1996 Opel Calibra vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Opel Calibra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Opel Calibra would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Opel Calibra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Opel Calibra (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Opel Calibra should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 308 kg more than 1996 Opel Calibra.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Opel Calibra (173 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. (155 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Opel Calibra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Touran.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Opel Calibra | 2008 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
| Model | Calibra | Touran |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1498 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2680 mm |
