1995 Toyota Land Cruiser vs. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg (217 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 420 kg more than 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser. (295 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2003 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2003 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Land Cruiser | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4164 cc | 3189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 295 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 95.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 2210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 100 L |
