1999 Infiniti QX4 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Infiniti QX4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Infiniti QX4 would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Infiniti QX4 (238 HP) has 38 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Touareg. (200 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Infiniti QX4 should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 288 kg more than 1999 Infiniti QX4.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (410 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Infiniti QX4. (359 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Infiniti QX4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Infiniti QX4 | 2008 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Infiniti | Volkswagen |
| Model | QX4 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2008 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 4172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 200 HP |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1962 kg | 2250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |
