2005 Honda Lagreat vs. 2000 Volkswagen Lupo
To start off, 2005 Honda Lagreat is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Volkswagen Lupo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Volkswagen Lupo would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Honda Lagreat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Lagreat (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2000 Volkswagen Lupo. (59 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Lagreat should accelerate faster than 2000 Volkswagen Lupo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Lagreat weights approximately 1108 kg more than 2000 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, 2005 Honda Lagreat (296 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Volkswagen Lupo. (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Lagreat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Volkswagen Lupo. 2005 Honda Lagreat has automatic transmission and 2000 Volkswagen Lupo has manual transmission. 2000 Volkswagen Lupo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Lagreat will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Lagreat | 2000 Volkswagen Lupo | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Lagreat | Lupo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1191 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1962 kg | 854 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2330 mm |
