2001 Holden UTE vs. 2001 Volkswagen Lupo
To start off, both 2001 Holden UTE and 2001 Volkswagen Lupo were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Holden UTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Holden UTE (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2001 Volkswagen Lupo. (129 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Holden UTE should accelerate faster than 2001 Volkswagen Lupo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Holden UTE weights approximately 525 kg more than 2001 Volkswagen Lupo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Holden UTE is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Holden UTE. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Volkswagen Lupo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2001 Holden UTE (305 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Volkswagen Lupo. (152 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Holden UTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Volkswagen Lupo.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Holden UTE | 2001 Volkswagen Lupo | |
Make | Holden | Volkswagen |
Model | UTE | Lupo |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 3530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2320 mm |