1998 Chrysler Concorde vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Chrysler Concorde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Chrysler Concorde would be higher. At 3,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1998 Chrysler Concorde. (190 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1998 Chrysler Concorde.
Because 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Chrysler Concorde. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen 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, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (361 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Chrysler Concorde. (255 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Chrysler Concorde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Chrysler Concorde | 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Chrysler | Volkswagen |
| Model | Concorde | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2734 cc | 3597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 100 L |
