1968 Triumph 1300 vs. 1999 Volkswagen Lupo
To start off, 1999 Volkswagen Lupo is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Triumph 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Triumph 1300 would be higher. At 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Volkswagen Lupo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Triumph 1300 (60 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1999 Volkswagen Lupo. (59 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Triumph 1300 should accelerate faster than 1999 Volkswagen Lupo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volkswagen Lupo weights approximately 65 kg more than 1968 Triumph 1300.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than 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, 1999 Volkswagen Lupo (115 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Triumph 1300. (99 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Volkswagen Lupo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Triumph 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Triumph 1300 | 1999 Volkswagen Lupo | |
| Make | Triumph | Volkswagen |
| Model | 1300 | Lupo |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1295 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 60 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 99 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.7 mm | 79.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 915 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 34 L |
