1999 Daihatsu SP-4 vs. 1999 Volkswagen Lupo
To start off, both 1999 Daihatsu SP-4 and 1999 Volkswagen Lupo were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,043 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Volkswagen Lupo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Daihatsu SP-4 (62 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1999 Volkswagen Lupo. (47 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Daihatsu SP-4 should accelerate faster than 1999 Volkswagen Lupo.
Because 1999 Daihatsu SP-4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Volkswagen Lupo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Daihatsu SP-4 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, 1999 Daihatsu SP-4 (107 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Volkswagen Lupo. (86 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1999 Daihatsu SP-4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Volkswagen Lupo. 1999 Daihatsu SP-4 has automatic transmission and 1999 Volkswagen Lupo has manual transmission. 1999 Volkswagen Lupo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Daihatsu SP-4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Daihatsu SP-4 | 1999 Volkswagen Lupo | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Volkswagen |
| Model | SP-4 | Lupo |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 659 cc | 1043 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 62 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 107 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2340 mm | 2330 mm |
