1999 Honda Accord vs. 2004 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2004 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda Accord (134 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Touran. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 208 kg more than 1999 Honda Accord.
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, 2004 Volkswagen Touran (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Accord. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Honda Accord | 2004 Volkswagen Touran | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | Accord | Touran |
Year Released | 1999 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1895 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 184 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1573 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |