I don't know about these particular bikes, but these are the things I think you need to be looking at for a bike you want to use for touring:

1. Gearing. I tour with a 50/34 front, 11/34 rear, but can understand why some prefer a triple, especially for serious mountains and serious weight. Run the numbers through a gear calculator, and based on your abilities and the terrain make a choice.

2. Eyelets for racks and fenders if desired.

3. Accomodate wider tires for touring (28-32).

4. Comfort/fit.