2003 Honda Avancier vs. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Avancier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Avancier would be higher. At 3,597 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2003 Honda Avancier. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Avancier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 690 kg more than 2003 Honda Avancier. 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, 2009 Volkswagen Touareg (359 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Avancier. (205 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Avancier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Avancier | 2009 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Avancier | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2254 cc | 3597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 95.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 2310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 100 L |
