1996 Peugeot Touareg vs. 2005 Toyota Avensis

To start off, 2005 Toyota Avensis is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Peugeot Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Peugeot Touareg would be higher. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Avensis (154 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1996 Peugeot Touareg. (88 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Avensis should accelerate faster than 1996 Peugeot Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 487 kg more than 1996 Peugeot Touareg. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1996 Peugeot Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Toyota Avensis. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Peugeot 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, 1996 Peugeot Touareg (264 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Avensis. (230 Nm). This means 1996 Peugeot Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Avensis.

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