2001 Honda City vs. 2004 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2004 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda City would be higher. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Touran (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2001 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 765 kg more than 2001 Honda City. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2004 Volkswagen Touran (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda City | 2004 Volkswagen Touran | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | City | Touran |
Year Released | 2001 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 310 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4400 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2690 mm |