2005 Toyota Corolla vs. 2005 Volkswagen Lupo
To start off, both 2005 Toyota Corolla 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. Both 2005 Toyota Corolla and 2005 Volkswagen Lupo are equipped with a 1,786 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Corolla (130 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Lupo. (59 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Lupo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 102 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.
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 Toyota Corolla (171 Nm) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Lupo. (115 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Lupo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Corolla | 2005 Volkswagen Lupo | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Corolla | Lupo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1786 cc | 1786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1157 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.5 L/100km | 4.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 34 L |
