1990 Honda Civic vs. 1997 Lancia Kappa
To start off, 1997 Lancia Kappa is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Lancia Kappa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Lancia Kappa (202 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1990 Honda Civic. (150 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lancia Kappa should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lancia Kappa weights approximately 512 kg more than 1990 Honda Civic. 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, 1997 Lancia Kappa (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Civic. (144 Nm @ 7100 RPM). This means 1997 Lancia Kappa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Honda Civic | 1997 Lancia Kappa | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Civic | Kappa |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7100 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.4 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1038 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2710 mm |
