2002 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2013 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2013 Subaru Outback is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 4,921 cc (10 cylinders), 2002 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg (309 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2013 Subaru Outback. (171 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2013 Subaru Outback. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 964 kg more than 2013 Subaru Outback. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 @ 2000 RPM) has 514 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Subaru Outback. (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2002 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Volkswagen Touareg | 2013 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Subaru |
| Model | Touareg | Outback |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4921 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 16 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 309 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2520 kg | 1556 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2740 mm |
