2001 Nissan AXY vs. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg

To start off, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Nissan AXY. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Nissan AXY 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 (306 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 2001 Nissan AXY. (156 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2001 Nissan AXY. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 640 kg more than 2001 Nissan AXY. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2003 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Nissan AXY. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2003 Volkswagen Touareg (410 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan AXY. (314 Nm). This means 2003 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan AXY.

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