1994 Lancia Kappa vs. 1994 Renault 21
To start off, both 1994 Lancia Kappa and 1994 Renault 21 were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 1994 Lancia Kappa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lancia Kappa (124 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1994 Renault 21. (64 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lancia Kappa should accelerate faster than 1994 Renault 21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Lancia Kappa weights approximately 380 kg more than 1994 Renault 21. 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, 1994 Lancia Kappa (250 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Renault 21. (118 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1994 Lancia Kappa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Renault 21.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Lancia Kappa | 1994 Renault 21 | |
| Make | Lancia | Renault |
| Model | Kappa | 21 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2387 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2250 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.0:1 | 21.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2820 mm |
