1994 Renault Express vs. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Renault Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Renault Express would be higher. At 3,196 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg (220 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1994 Renault Express. (45 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1994 Renault Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1487 kg more than 1994 Renault Express. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Renault Express. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg (310 Nm) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Renault Express. (79 Nm). This means 2004 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Renault Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Renault Express | 2004 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Express | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 3196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 45 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 79 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2890 mm |
