2003 Renault Be Bop vs. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Renault Be Bop. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Renault Be Bop would be higher. At 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (444 HP) has 333 more horse power than 2003 Renault Be Bop. (111 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2003 Renault Be Bop. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1326 kg more than 2003 Renault Be Bop. 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, 2007 Volkswagen Touareg (600 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 447 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Renault Be Bop. (153 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Renault Be Bop.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Renault Be Bop | 2007 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Be Bop | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | W |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 444 HP |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.5 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 2636 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
