2002 Lexus SC vs. 2002 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2002 Lexus SC 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 4,921 cc (10 cylinders), 2002 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lexus SC (312 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2002 Volkswagen Touareg. (309 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lexus SC should accelerate faster than 2002 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 705 kg more than 2002 Lexus SC.
Because 2002 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Lexus SC. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg (750 Nm) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lexus SC. (447 Nm). This means 2002 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lexus SC.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Lexus SC | 2002 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | Lexus | Volkswagen |
Model | SC | Touareg |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4298 cc | 4921 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 312 HP | 309 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 750 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 91.4 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 95.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 2520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2860 mm |