2004 Peugeot 405 vs. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2004 Peugeot 405 and 2004 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg (217 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2004 Peugeot 405. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2004 Peugeot 405. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1285 kg more than 2004 Peugeot 405. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Volkswagen Touareg (305 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Peugeot 405. (205 Nm). This means 2004 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Peugeot 405.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Peugeot 405 | 2004 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Peugeot | Volkswagen |
| Model | 405 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 3189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 205 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 925 kg | 2210 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 100 L |
