1999 Lancia Kappa vs. 1999 Renault Spider
To start off, both 1999 Lancia Kappa and 1999 Renault Spider were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Renault Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Renault Spider (296 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1999 Lancia Kappa. (217 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Renault Spider should accelerate faster than 1999 Lancia Kappa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lancia Kappa weights approximately 459 kg more than 1999 Renault Spider.
Because 1999 Renault Spider is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Renault Spider. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Lancia Kappa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Renault Spider (340 Nm @ 3120 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lancia Kappa. (310 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1999 Renault Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lancia Kappa.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Lancia Kappa | 1999 Renault Spider | |
Make | Lancia | Renault |
Model | Kappa | Spider |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1929 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3120 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 996 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2350 mm |