2005 Lada Oka vs. 2008 Volkswagen Lupo
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Lupo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lada Oka. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lada Oka would be higher. At 1,191 cc (3 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Lupo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Volkswagen Lupo (60 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Lada Oka. (30 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Lupo should accelerate faster than 2005 Lada Oka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Lupo weights approximately 194 kg more than 2005 Lada Oka. 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, 2008 Volkswagen Lupo (141 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lada Oka. (46 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Lupo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lada Oka.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lada Oka | 2008 Volkswagen Lupo | |
| Make | Lada | Volkswagen |
| Model | Oka | Lupo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 644 cc | 1191 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 46 Nm | 141 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 636 kg | 830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3210 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2330 mm |
