1994 Lancia Kappa vs. 1990 Plymouth Acclaim
To start off, 1994 Lancia Kappa is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Plymouth Acclaim. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Plymouth Acclaim would be higher. At 2,213 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Plymouth Acclaim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Plymouth Acclaim (224 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1994 Lancia Kappa. (145 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Plymouth Acclaim should accelerate faster than 1994 Lancia Kappa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Lancia Kappa weights approximately 130 kg more than 1990 Plymouth Acclaim.
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, 1990 Plymouth Acclaim (295 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Lancia Kappa. (186 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Plymouth Acclaim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Lancia Kappa.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Lancia Kappa | 1990 Plymouth Acclaim | |
Make | Lancia | Plymouth |
Model | Kappa | Acclaim |
Year Released | 1994 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 2213 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 295 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 1316 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2630 mm |