1995 Toyota Mega Cruiser vs. 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota Mega Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota Mega Cruiser would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton (330 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Mega Cruiser. (153 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Mega Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Mega Cruiser weights approximately 569 kg more than 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton.
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, 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton (430 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Mega Cruiser. (391 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Mega Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Toyota Mega Cruiser | 2003 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Mega Cruiser | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4164 cc | 4172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2850 kg | 2281 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2180 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2290 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3400 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 90 L |
