1994 Mitsubishi 3000GT vs. 2002 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Mitsubishi 3000GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Mitsubishi 3000GT would be higher. At 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Mitsubishi 3000GT (221 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2002 Volkswagen Touareg. (216 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Mitsubishi 3000GT should accelerate faster than 2002 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 738 kg more than 1994 Mitsubishi 3000GT.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg (310 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Mitsubishi 3000GT. (280 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Mitsubishi 3000GT.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Mitsubishi 3000GT | 2002 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Mitsubishi | Volkswagen |
Model | 3000GT | Touareg |
Year Released | 1994 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2970 cc | 3189 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 221 HP | 216 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 280 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 2214 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2860 mm |