2002 Isuzu Axiom vs. 2002 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2002 Isuzu Axiom and 2002 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Isuzu Axiom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg (216 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2002 Isuzu Axiom. (212 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2002 Isuzu Axiom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 329 kg more than 2002 Isuzu Axiom. 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, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg (320 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Isuzu Axiom. (312 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Isuzu Axiom.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Isuzu Axiom | 2002 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Isuzu | Volkswagen |
| Model | Axiom | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3494 cc | 3189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 216 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 312 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 2229 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |
