2001 Pontiac Trans Am vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Pontiac Trans Am. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Pontiac Trans Am would be higher. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Pontiac Trans Am is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Pontiac Trans Am (153 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Pontiac Trans Am should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Pontiac Trans Am weights approximately 154 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Pontiac Trans Am is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Pontiac Trans Am. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touran, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2001 Pontiac Trans Am (455 Nm) has 295 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. (160 Nm). This means 2001 Pontiac Trans Am will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Touran.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Pontiac Trans Am | 2008 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Pontiac | Volkswagen |
| Model | Trans Am | Touran |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1720 kg | 1566 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2680 mm |
