1996 Hyundai Coupe vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Hyundai Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Hyundai Coupe would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1996 Hyundai Coupe. (111 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1996 Hyundai Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1041 kg more than 1996 Hyundai Coupe. 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 1996 Hyundai Coupe. 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 407 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Hyundai Coupe. (143 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Hyundai Coupe. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 1996 Hyundai Coupe has manual transmission. 1996 Hyundai Coupe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1996 Hyundai Coupe | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
Model | Coupe | Touareg |
Year Released | 1996 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 143 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 2256 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4795 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1732 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2893 mm |