1997 Hyundai Marcia vs. 2006 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Hyundai Marcia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Hyundai Marcia would be higher. At 2,460 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg (172 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1997 Hyundai Marcia. (143 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1997 Hyundai Marcia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Hyundai Marcia weights approximately 32 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Touareg.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Volkswagen Touareg (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Hyundai Marcia. (188 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Hyundai Marcia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Hyundai Marcia | 2006 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
| Model | Marcia | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 2460 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 188 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |
