1999 Volvo C70 vs. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Volvo C70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Volvo C70 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1999 Volvo C70. (165 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1999 Volvo C70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 762 kg more than 1999 Volvo C70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Volvo C70. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 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, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Volvo C70. (220 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Volvo C70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Volvo C70 | 2011 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Volvo | Volkswagen |
| Model | C70 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2435 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 2137 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1941 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.2 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.3 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 100 L |
