1994 Rover Range Rover vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 4,552 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1994 Rover Range Rover. (225 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1994 Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Rover Range Rover weights approximately 83 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg.
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, 1994 Rover Range Rover (375 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg. (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Rover Range Rover | 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | Range Rover | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4552 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 375 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2220 kg | 2137 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 100 L |
