1999 Renault Avantime vs. 1999 Volkswagen Lupo

To start off, both 1999 Renault Avantime 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Renault Avantime is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Renault Avantime (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1999 Volkswagen Lupo. (59 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Renault Avantime should accelerate faster than 1999 Volkswagen Lupo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Renault Avantime weights approximately 595 kg more than 1999 Volkswagen Lupo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 Renault Avantime (255 Nm) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Volkswagen Lupo. (115 Nm). This means 1999 Renault Avantime will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Volkswagen Lupo.

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