2002 Porsche 911 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,588 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Porsche 911 (276 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Touareg. (222 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 932 kg more than 2002 Porsche 911.
Because 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Porsche 911. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (500 Nm) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Porsche 911. (366 Nm). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Porsche 911 | 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Porsche | Volkswagen |
| Model | 911 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3588 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 276 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Top Speed | 285 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 2312 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2860 mm |
