1999 Honda City vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda City would be higher. At 1,967 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Touran (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1999 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 618 kg more than 1999 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Honda City | 2007 Volkswagen Touran | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | City | Touran |
Year Released | 1999 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1342 cc | 1967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1558 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2680 mm |