1994 Nissan 270 R vs. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg

To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Nissan 270 R. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Nissan 270 R would be higher. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg (280 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1994 Nissan 270 R. (270 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1994 Nissan 270 R. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 871 kg more than 1994 Nissan 270 R. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Nissan 270 R. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg (359 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Nissan 270 R. (344 Nm). This means 2011 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Nissan 270 R. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 1994 Nissan 270 R has manual transmission. 1994 Nissan 270 R will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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