1999 Lancia Dialogos vs. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg

To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lancia Dialogos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lancia Dialogos would be higher. At 3,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg (276 HP @ 2650 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1999 Lancia Dialogos. (89 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1999 Lancia Dialogos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 880 kg more than 1999 Lancia Dialogos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Lancia Dialogos. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 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, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg (360 Nm) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lancia Dialogos. (186 Nm). This means 2009 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lancia Dialogos.

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