1999 Isuzu VehiCross vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Isuzu VehiCross. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Isuzu VehiCross would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1999 Isuzu VehiCross. (213 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1999 Isuzu VehiCross. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 387 kg more than 1999 Isuzu VehiCross. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Isuzu VehiCross. (312 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Isuzu VehiCross.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Isuzu VehiCross | 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Isuzu | Volkswagen |
Model | VehiCross | Touareg |
Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3494 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 213 HP | 280 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2137 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4796 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1941 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1732 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2893 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 100 L |