1997 Lancia Kappa vs. 1997 Renault Safrane
To start off, both 1997 Lancia Kappa and 1997 Renault Safrane were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Renault Safrane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Lancia Kappa (202 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1997 Renault Safrane. (142 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lancia Kappa should accelerate faster than 1997 Renault Safrane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lancia Kappa weights approximately 25 kg more than 1997 Renault Safrane. 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 Lancia Kappa (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Renault Safrane. (200 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Lancia Kappa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Renault Safrane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Lancia Kappa | 1997 Renault Safrane | |
| Make | Lancia | Renault |
| Model | Kappa | Safrane |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2770 mm |
