1999 Honda City vs. 2005 Volkswagen Lupo
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Lupo is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda City would be higher. At 1,786 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Lupo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda City (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Lupo. (59 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda City should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Lupo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Lupo weights approximately 115 kg more than 1999 Honda City.
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 Honda City (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Lupo. (115 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1999 Honda City will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Lupo.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Honda City | 2005 Volkswagen Lupo | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | City | Lupo |
Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1342 cc | 1786 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2330 mm |