2009 Nissan GT-R vs. 2009 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, both 2009 Nissan GT-R and 2009 Volkswagen Touareg were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,797 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan GT-R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan GT-R (478 HP) has 260 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg. (218 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan GT-R should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg.
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, 2009 Nissan GT-R (588 Nm) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg. (407 Nm). This means 2009 Nissan GT-R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Touareg.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan GT-R | 2009 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | GT-R | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3797 cc | 2966 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 478 HP | 218 HP |
| Torque | 588 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 310 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
