1995 Holden Statesman vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Holden Statesman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Holden Statesman would be higher. At 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1995 Holden Statesman. (225 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1995 Holden Statesman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 646 kg more than 1995 Holden Statesman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Holden Statesman. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Holden Statesman. (396 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Holden Statesman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Holden Statesman | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Holden | Volkswagen |
| Model | Statesman | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4987 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 396 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4795 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2893 mm |
