1996 Hyundai Coupe vs. 1996 Lancia Kappa
To start off, both 1996 Hyundai Coupe and 1996 Lancia Kappa were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Lancia Kappa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lancia Kappa (201 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1996 Hyundai Coupe. (111 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lancia Kappa should accelerate faster than 1996 Hyundai Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lancia Kappa weights approximately 310 kg more than 1996 Hyundai Coupe. 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, 1996 Lancia Kappa (270 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Hyundai Coupe. (143 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Lancia Kappa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Hyundai Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Hyundai Coupe | 1996 Lancia Kappa | |
| Make | Hyundai | Lancia |
| Model | Coupe | Kappa |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 111 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1215 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2710 mm |
