1998 Ferrari 456M vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ferrari 456M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ferrari 456M would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari 456M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 456M (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. (237 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 566 kg more than 1998 Ferrari 456M.
Because 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Ferrari 456M. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 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, both vehicles can yield 550 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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1998 Ferrari 456M | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Ferrari | Volkswagen |
Model | 456M | Touareg |
Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5474 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 435 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 16.8: 1 |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 2256 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 4795 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1732 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2893 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 100 L |