2001 Toyota Will vs. 2003 Volkswagen Lupo
To start off, 2003 Volkswagen Lupo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Will. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Will would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Will is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Will (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2003 Volkswagen Lupo. (47 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Will should accelerate faster than 2003 Volkswagen Lupo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Will weights approximately 333 kg more than 2003 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, 2001 Toyota Will (171 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Volkswagen Lupo. (86 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Will will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Volkswagen Lupo. 2001 Toyota Will has automatic transmission and 2003 Volkswagen Lupo has manual transmission. 2003 Volkswagen Lupo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Will will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Toyota Will | 2003 Volkswagen Lupo | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Will | Lupo |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1093 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 86 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 67.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91.5 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 34 L |
