1996 Lancia Kappa vs. 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport
To start off, both 1996 Lancia Kappa and 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,451 cc (5 cylinders), 1996 Lancia Kappa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lancia Kappa (173 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lancia Kappa should accelerate faster than 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport weights approximately 182 kg more than 1996 Lancia Kappa.
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 (230 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport. (190 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Lancia Kappa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Lancia Kappa | 1996 Pontiac Trans Sport | |
Make | Lancia | Pontiac |
Model | Kappa | Trans Sport |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2451 cc | 2260 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1702 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2820 mm |