2000 Oldsmobile Alero vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Oldsmobile Alero. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Oldsmobile Alero would be higher. At 2,392 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Oldsmobile Alero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Oldsmobile Alero (148 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Oldsmobile Alero should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 193 kg more than 2000 Oldsmobile Alero.
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, 2000 Oldsmobile Alero (210 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. (161 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Oldsmobile Alero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Touran.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Oldsmobile Alero | 2007 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | Volkswagen |
| Model | Alero | Touran |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| 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 | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1563 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2680 mm |
