2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 vs. 2002 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 would be higher. In terms of performance, 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2002 Volkswagen Touareg. (217 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 2002 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1112 kg more than 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1.
Because 2002 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Volkswagen Touareg. (306 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Volkswagen Touareg. 2002 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 has manual transmission. 2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2000 Nissan R 390 GT1 | 2002 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
Model | R 390 GT1 | Touareg |
Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 355 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 637 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1098 kg | 2210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2860 mm |