2004 Ford Transit Connect vs. 2001 Volkswagen Lupo
To start off, 2004 Ford Transit Connect is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Volkswagen Lupo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Volkswagen Lupo would be higher. At 1,752 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Ford Transit Connect is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Volkswagen Lupo (124 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Volkswagen Lupo should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Transit Connect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Transit Connect weights approximately 337 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, 2004 Ford Transit Connect (220 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Volkswagen Lupo. (152 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2004 Ford Transit Connect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Volkswagen Lupo.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Transit Connect | 2001 Volkswagen Lupo | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Transit Connect | Lupo |
Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
Body Type | Panel Van | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1752 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 983 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2470 mm |