2000 Ferrari 550 vs. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ferrari 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ferrari 550 would be higher. At 5,473 cc (12 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. (217 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 539 kg more than 2000 Ferrari 550.
Because 2005 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Ferrari 550. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2000 Ferrari 550 (597 Nm) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. (305 Nm). This means 2000 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari 550 | 2005 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Ferrari | Volkswagen |
| Model | 550 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5473 cc | 3188 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 597 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 95.9 mm |
| Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 2229 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 3010 mm |
