1999 Chevrolet Tahoe vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe would be higher. At 5,698 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe (247 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. (237 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe should accelerate faster than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 69 kg more than 2013 Volkswagen Touareg. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe. 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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe. (454 Nm). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe.
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1999 Chevrolet Tahoe | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
Model | Tahoe | Touareg |
Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5698 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 550 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2325 kg | 2256 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5580 mm | 4795 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1732 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2893 mm |