1999 Oldsmobile Alero vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Oldsmobile Alero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Oldsmobile Alero would be higher. At 2,392 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Oldsmobile Alero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Touran (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1999 Oldsmobile Alero. (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 1999 Oldsmobile Alero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 139 kg more than 1999 Oldsmobile Alero. 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, 1999 Oldsmobile Alero (210 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Oldsmobile Alero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Touran.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Oldsmobile Alero | 2008 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Volkswagen |
| Model | Alero | Touran |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2392 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1509 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2680 mm |
