1999 Volkswagen Lupo vs. 1999 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 1999 Volkswagen Lupo and 1999 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Volkswagen Golf (98 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 1999 Volkswagen Lupo. (47 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1999 Volkswagen Lupo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 265 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 Volkswagen Golf (170 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Volkswagen Lupo. (86 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1999 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Volkswagen Lupo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Volkswagen Lupo | 1999 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Lupo | Golf |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1043 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 86 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67.2 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70.6 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 55 L |
