2000 Isuzu VehiCross vs. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Isuzu VehiCross. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Isuzu VehiCross would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg (305 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2000 Isuzu VehiCross. (212 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2000 Isuzu VehiCross. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 500 kg more than 2000 Isuzu VehiCross. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg (411 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Isuzu VehiCross. (284 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Isuzu VehiCross.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Isuzu VehiCross | 2003 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Isuzu | Volkswagen |
Model | VehiCross | Touareg |
Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
Body Type | SUV | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3165 cc | 4172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 212 HP | 305 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 284 Nm | 411 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2860 mm |