2003 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2002 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2003 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 1 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 (308 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2003 Chevrolet Silverado. (193 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2003 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 749 kg more than 2003 Chevrolet Silverado. 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 (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 396 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Chevrolet Silverado. (354 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Chevrolet Silverado | 2002 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Silverado | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Pickup | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 4921 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 308 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 354 Nm | 750 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 2524 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 100 L |
