1995 Nissan Rasheen vs. 2006 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Nissan Rasheen. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Nissan Rasheen would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Touran (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1995 Nissan Rasheen. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 1995 Nissan Rasheen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 545 kg more than 1995 Nissan Rasheen. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Nissan Rasheen is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Volkswagen Touran. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Nissan Rasheen 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, 2006 Volkswagen Touran (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Nissan Rasheen. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Nissan Rasheen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Nissan Rasheen | 2006 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | Rasheen | Touran |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1160 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2680 mm |
