1998 Opel Astra vs. 2000 Volkswagen Lupo
To start off, 2000 Volkswagen Lupo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Opel Astra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Opel Astra would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Volkswagen Lupo (103 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1998 Opel Astra. (85 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Volkswagen Lupo should accelerate faster than 1998 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Opel Astra weights approximately 374 kg more than 2000 Volkswagen Lupo.
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, 1998 Opel Astra (185 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Volkswagen Lupo. (130 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1998 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Volkswagen Lupo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Opel Astra | 2000 Volkswagen Lupo | |
| Make | Opel | Volkswagen |
| Model | Astra | Lupo |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 906 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2330 mm |
