1999 Toyota Yaris vs. 1999 Volkswagen Lupo
To start off, both 1999 Toyota Yaris 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 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Volkswagen Lupo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Toyota Yaris (64 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1999 Volkswagen Lupo. (59 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Toyota Yaris should accelerate faster than 1999 Volkswagen Lupo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volkswagen Lupo weights approximately 65 kg more than 1999 Toyota Yaris.
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 (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota Yaris. (90 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1999 Volkswagen Lupo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Toyota Yaris | 1999 Volkswagen Lupo | |
Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
Model | Yaris | Lupo |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Torque | 90 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 3550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2330 mm |