2001 Volkswagen Lupo vs. 2001 Alfa Romeo 146
To start off, both 2001 Volkswagen Lupo and 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Volkswagen Lupo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Volkswagen Lupo (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2001 Alfa Romeo 146. (104 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Volkswagen Lupo should accelerate faster than 2001 Alfa Romeo 146. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 weights approximately 177 kg more than 2001 Volkswagen Lupo.
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 @ 4400 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Alfa Romeo 146. (125 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2001 Volkswagen Lupo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Alfa Romeo 146.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Volkswagen Lupo | 2001 Alfa Romeo 146 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Lupo | 146 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1370 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.9 mm | 64.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 983 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3530 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.5 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 11.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 51 L |
