2005 Toyota Windom vs. 2009 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Windom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Windom would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Windom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Windom (212 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Passat. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Windom should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 777 kg more than 2005 Toyota Windom.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Windom (294 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Passat. (250 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Windom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Windom | 2009 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Windom | Passat |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2993 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 84.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2720 mm |
