2005 Nissan Terrano vs. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Terrano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Terrano would be higher. At 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (237 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Terrano. (155 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Terrano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 426 kg more than 2005 Nissan Terrano. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Terrano. (328 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2013 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Terrano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Terrano | 2013 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | Terrano | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2988 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 155 HP | 237 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.9:1 | 16.8: 1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 2256 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4795 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1732 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2893 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 100 L |
