2001 Nissan AXY vs. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg

To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 10 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg (225 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2001 Nissan AXY. (156 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2001 Nissan AXY. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 496 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 2011 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, 2011 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, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan AXY. (314 Nm). This means 2011 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan AXY. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2001 Nissan AXY has manual transmission. 2001 Nissan AXY will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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