2001 Ford Laser vs. 2007 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Caddy is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Ford Laser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Ford Laser would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Caddy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Ford Laser (105 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Caddy. (104 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Ford Laser should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Caddy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Caddy weights approximately 445 kg more than 2001 Ford Laser.
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, 2007 Volkswagen Caddy (251 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Ford Laser. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Caddy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Ford Laser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Ford Laser | 2007 Volkswagen Caddy | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Laser | Caddy |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2690 mm |
