1995 Toyota Carina vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 3,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Carina. (131 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Carina.
Because 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1995 Toyota Carina. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (361 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Carina. (183 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Carina. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 1995 Toyota Carina has manual transmission. 1995 Toyota Carina will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Toyota Carina | 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Carina | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 131 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2860 mm |
