1996 Lancia Kappa vs. 1996 Suzuki Vitara

To start off, both 1996 Lancia Kappa and 1996 Suzuki Vitara 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 87 more horse power than 1996 Suzuki Vitara. (86 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lancia Kappa should accelerate faster than 1996 Suzuki Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lancia Kappa weights approximately 160 kg more than 1996 Suzuki Vitara. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1996 Suzuki Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Lancia Kappa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Suzuki Vitara will offer significantly more control. 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 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Suzuki Vitara. (216 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Lancia Kappa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Suzuki Vitara.

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