2004 Lancia Ypsilon vs. 2004 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, both 2004 Lancia Ypsilon and 2004 Volkswagen Caddy were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Caddy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Caddy (74 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2004 Lancia Ypsilon. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Caddy should accelerate faster than 2004 Lancia Ypsilon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Caddy weights approximately 1069 kg more than 2004 Lancia Ypsilon. 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, 2004 Volkswagen Caddy (126 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lancia Ypsilon. (104 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Caddy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lancia Ypsilon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Lancia Ypsilon | 2004 Volkswagen Caddy | |
| Make | Lancia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Ypsilon | Caddy |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 148 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 17.1 seconds | 17.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 2004 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 60 L |
