2005 Nissan Frontier vs. 2005 Volkswagen Lupo
To start off, both 2005 Nissan Frontier and 2005 Volkswagen Lupo were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,393 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Frontier (141 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Lupo. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Lupo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 439 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Lupo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Nissan Frontier is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Volkswagen Lupo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Frontier will offer significantly more control. 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 Nissan Frontier (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Lupo. (126 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Lupo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Nissan Frontier | 2005 Volkswagen Lupo | |
| Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
| Model | Frontier | Lupo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2393 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1386 kg | 947 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2330 mm |
