2003 Daihatsu Naked vs. 2011 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Daihatsu Naked. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Daihatsu Naked would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Touran (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2003 Daihatsu Naked. (63 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 2003 Daihatsu Naked. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 408 kg more than 2003 Daihatsu Naked. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Volkswagen Touran (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu Naked. (107 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu Naked.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Daihatsu Naked | 2011 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Volkswagen |
| Model | Naked | Touran |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 659 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 107 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 60 L |
