1999 Lancia Kappa vs. 1999 Peugeot Partner
To start off, both 1999 Lancia Kappa and 1999 Peugeot Partner were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Peugeot Partner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lancia Kappa (217 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1999 Peugeot Partner. (88 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lancia Kappa should accelerate faster than 1999 Peugeot Partner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lancia Kappa weights approximately 175 kg more than 1999 Peugeot Partner. 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, 1999 Lancia Kappa (310 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Peugeot Partner. (214 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1999 Lancia Kappa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Peugeot Partner.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lancia Kappa | 1999 Peugeot Partner | |
| Make | Lancia | Peugeot |
| Model | Kappa | Partner |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1929 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2700 mm |
