2004 Renault Wind 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 Renault Wind. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Renault Wind would be higher. At 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg (217 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2004 Renault Wind. (134 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2004 Renault Wind. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 1379 kg more than 2004 Renault Wind. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Renault Wind. 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 (310 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Renault Wind. (196 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Renault Wind.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Renault Wind | 2005 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Renault | Volkswagen |
| Model | Wind | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 3189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.8 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 95.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 2229 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3880 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 100 L |
