1999 Nissan Pickup 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 Nissan Pickup. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Nissan Pickup would be higher. At 4,921 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (350 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 1999 Nissan Pickup. (82 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1999 Nissan Pickup.
Because 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Nissan Pickup. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (1,153 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 990 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Nissan Pickup. (163 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Nissan Pickup. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 1999 Nissan Pickup has manual transmission. 1999 Nissan Pickup will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Nissan Pickup | 2008 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | Pickup | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 4921 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 1153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2860 mm |
