2001 Suzuki Vitara vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Suzuki Vitara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Suzuki Vitara would be higher. At 2,460 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (172 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2001 Suzuki Vitara. (74 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2001 Suzuki Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 964 kg more than 2001 Suzuki Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or 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, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (401 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Suzuki Vitara. (138 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Suzuki Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Suzuki Vitara | 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Suzuki | Volkswagen |
| Model | Vitara | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1905 cc | 2460 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 401 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1230 kg | 2194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2860 mm |
