1997 Hyundai Lantra vs. 1997 Kia Sephia
To start off, both 1997 Hyundai Lantra and 1997 Kia Sephia were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Kia Sephia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Hyundai Lantra (88 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1997 Kia Sephia. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Hyundai Lantra should accelerate faster than 1997 Kia Sephia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Hyundai Lantra weights approximately 15 kg more than 1997 Kia Sephia. 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, 1997 Hyundai Lantra (128 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Kia Sephia. (120 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Hyundai Lantra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Kia Sephia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Hyundai Lantra | 1997 Kia Sephia | |
| Make | Hyundai | Kia |
| Model | Lantra | Sephia |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2570 mm |
