2002 Toyota Camry vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Camry (180 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 103 kg more than 2002 Toyota Camry.
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, 2002 Toyota Camry (279 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. (161 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Touran. 2002 Toyota Camry has automatic transmission and 2007 Volkswagen Touran has manual transmission. 2007 Volkswagen Touran will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Toyota Camry will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Toyota Camry | 2007 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Camry | Touran |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 279 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1563 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2680 mm |
