2001 Toyota Camry 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 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Touran (169 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Camry. (157 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 130 kg more than 2001 Toyota Camry. 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, 2008 Volkswagen Touran (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Camry. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Toyota Camry | 2008 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Camry | Touran |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2362 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 157 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
