2001 Rover 45 vs. 2001 Volkswagen Lupo
To start off, both 2001 Rover 45 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Volkswagen Lupo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Volkswagen Lupo (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2001 Rover 45. (102 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Volkswagen Lupo should accelerate faster than 2001 Rover 45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Volkswagen Lupo weights approximately 213 kg more than 2001 Rover 45. 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, 2001 Volkswagen Lupo (152 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Rover 45. (128 Nm). This means 2001 Volkswagen Lupo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Rover 45.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Rover 45 | 2001 Volkswagen Lupo | |
| Make | Rover | Volkswagen |
| Model | 45 | Lupo |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1396 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1318 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 55 L |
