2005 Isuzu Wizard vs. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg

To start off, both 2005 Isuzu Wizard and 2005 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,921 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg (309 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2005 Isuzu Wizard. (134 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2005 Isuzu Wizard. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 759 kg more than 2005 Isuzu Wizard. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2005 Volkswagen Touareg (750 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 548 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Isuzu Wizard. (202 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Isuzu Wizard. 2005 Volkswagen Touareg has automatic transmission and 2005 Isuzu Wizard has manual transmission. 2005 Isuzu Wizard 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:

2005 Isuzu Wizard 2005 Volkswagen Touareg
Make Isuzu Volkswagen
Model Wizard Touareg
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type SUV SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2197 cc 4921 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 10 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 134 HP 309 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 3750 RPM
Torque 202 Nm 750 Nm
Torque RPM 2600 RPM 2000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type 4WD 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1765 kg 2524 kg
Vehicle Length 4700 mm 4760 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1930 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1730 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2860 mm


 

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