1996 Peugeot Touareg vs. 2012 BMW Z4

To start off, 2012 BMW Z4 is newer by 16 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, 2012 BMW Z4 (244 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1996 Peugeot Touareg. (88 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1996 Peugeot Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW Z4 weights approximately 615 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 2012 BMW Z4. 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, 2012 BMW Z4 (350 Nm) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Peugeot Touareg. (264 Nm). This means 2012 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Peugeot Touareg. 1996 Peugeot Touareg has automatic transmission and 2012 BMW Z4 has manual transmission. 2012 BMW Z4 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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