2008 BMW 523 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2008 BMW 523 and 2008 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,921 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (350 HP @ 2000 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2008 BMW 523. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 523.
Because 2008 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 BMW 523. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Volkswagen Touareg (1,153 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 923 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 523. (230 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 523.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 523 | 2008 Volkswagen Touareg | |
Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
Model | 523 | Touareg |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2496 cc | 4921 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 1153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 234 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2860 mm |