2004 Daewoo Nubira vs. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Daewoo Nubira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Daewoo Nubira would be higher. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg (222 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 2004 Daewoo Nubira. (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2004 Daewoo Nubira.
Because 2005 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Daewoo Nubira. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg (500 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Daewoo Nubira. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Daewoo Nubira. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2004 Daewoo Nubira has manual transmission. 2004 Daewoo Nubira will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Daewoo Nubira | 2005 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Daewoo | Volkswagen |
| Model | Nubira | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1730 mm |
