2001 Chrysler Concorde vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Chrysler Concorde. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Chrysler Concorde would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2001 Chrysler Concorde. (190 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2001 Chrysler Concorde. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 562 kg more than 2001 Chrysler Concorde. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Chrysler Concorde. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Chrysler Concorde. (258 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2012 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Chrysler Concorde.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chrysler Concorde | 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Chrysler | Volkswagen |
| Model | Concorde | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2737 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 2137 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1941 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 100 L |
