2010 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 1999 Nissan Xterra
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Nissan Xterra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Nissan Xterra would be higher. At 3,275 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Nissan Xterra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg (225 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1999 Nissan Xterra. (177 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 1999 Nissan Xterra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 726 kg more than 1999 Nissan Xterra. 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, 2010 Volkswagen Touareg (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Nissan Xterra. (274 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Nissan Xterra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Volkswagen Touareg | 1999 Nissan Xterra | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Nissan |
| Model | Touareg | Xterra |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1999 |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3000 cc | 3275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 550 Nm | 274 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2406 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4755 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1928 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1727 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2855 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 73 L |
