2004 MCC ForTwo vs. 2004 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, both 2004 MCC ForTwo and 2004 Volkswagen Touran were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Touran is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Touran (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2004 MCC ForTwo. (49 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Touran should accelerate faster than 2004 MCC ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 579 kg more than 2004 MCC ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 MCC ForTwo is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 MCC ForTwo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Touran, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2004 Volkswagen Touran (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 MCC ForTwo. (80 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 MCC ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 MCC ForTwo | 2004 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | MCC | Volkswagen |
| Model | ForTwo | Touran |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 698 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 80 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 730 kg | 1309 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2510 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1810 mm | 2510 mm |
