1996 Peugeot Touareg vs. 2011 Volkswagen Passat

To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 15 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, 2011 Volkswagen Passat (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1996 Peugeot Touareg. (88 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 1996 Peugeot Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 547 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 2011 Volkswagen Passat. 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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Passat. (250 Nm). This means 1996 Peugeot Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Passat. 1996 Peugeot Touareg has automatic transmission and 2011 Volkswagen Passat has manual transmission. 2011 Volkswagen Passat will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Peugeot Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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