1997 Tatra T700 vs. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Tatra T700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Tatra T700 would be higher. At 3,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1997 Tatra T700. (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1997 Tatra T700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 467 kg more than 1997 Tatra T700. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Tatra T700 (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg. (265 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1997 Tatra T700 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Tatra T700 | 2009 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Tatra | Volkswagen |
| Model | T700 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2009 |
| Engine Size | 3495 cc | 3597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2860 mm |
