1998 Mitsubishi Verada vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Mitsubishi Verada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Mitsubishi Verada would be higher. At 3,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Mitsubishi Verada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mitsubishi Verada (197 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mitsubishi Verada should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 48 kg more than 1998 Mitsubishi Verada.
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, 2007 Volkswagen Touran (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Mitsubishi Verada. (300 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Mitsubishi Verada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Mitsubishi Verada | 2007 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Volkswagen |
| Model | Verada | Touran |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3497 cc | 1967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2680 mm |
