2004 Porsche 911 vs. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (315 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg. (280 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 712 kg more than 2004 Porsche 911.
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, 2004 Porsche 911 (370 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg. (359 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Porsche 911 | 2012 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Porsche | Volkswagen |
| Model | 911 | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 3589 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 315 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 370 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 2137 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1941 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 100 L |
