1999 Mazda Midge vs. 1999 Volkswagen Lupo
To start off, both 1999 Mazda Midge 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 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Volkswagen Lupo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mazda Midge (67 HP) has 8 more horse power than 1999 Volkswagen Lupo. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mazda Midge should accelerate faster than 1999 Volkswagen Lupo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volkswagen Lupo weights approximately 14 kg more than 1999 Mazda Midge.
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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mazda Midge. (101 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1999 Volkswagen Lupo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mazda Midge.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Mazda Midge | 1999 Volkswagen Lupo | |
| Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Midge | Lupo |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1470 mm |
