2011 Volkswagen Touareg vs. 2004 Holden Frontera
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Holden Frontera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Holden Frontera would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Touareg is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg (280 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2004 Holden Frontera. (202 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg should accelerate faster than 2004 Holden Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Touareg weights approximately 437 kg more than 2004 Holden Frontera. 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, 2011 Volkswagen Touareg (359 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Holden Frontera. (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Touareg will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Holden Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Volkswagen Touareg | 2004 Holden Frontera | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Holden |
| Model | Touareg | Frontera |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 280 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 2137 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4796 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1941 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1732 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2893 mm | 2710 mm |
