1996 Toyota Mega Cruiser vs. 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Mega Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Mega Cruiser would be higher. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Mega Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan (200 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Mega Cruiser. (153 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Mega Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Mega Cruiser weights approximately 1306 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan.
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 Toyota Mega Cruiser (391 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan. (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Mega Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Toyota Mega Cruiser | 2012 Volkswagen Tiguan | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Mega Cruiser | Tiguan |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4164 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2850 kg | 1544 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4426 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2180 mm | 1809 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2290 mm | 1703 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3400 mm | 2604 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 64 L |
