2011 Honda Accord vs. 2002 Volkswagen Touareg
To start off, 2011 Honda Accord is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Volkswagen Touareg. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Volkswagen Touareg would be higher. At 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg (217 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2011 Honda Accord. (177 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 719 kg more than 2011 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Volkswagen Touareg is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Honda Accord. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 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, 2002 Volkswagen Touareg (306 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Accord. (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2002 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda Accord | 2002 Volkswagen Touareg | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Accord | Touareg |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 3189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1491 kg | 2210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1847 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2799 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
