1999 Lancia Kappa vs. 1999 Vauxhall Frontera

To start off, both 1999 Lancia Kappa and 1999 Vauxhall Frontera were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,165 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Vauxhall Frontera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 202 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Vauxhall Frontera weights approximately 274 kg more than 1999 Lancia Kappa.

Because 1999 Vauxhall Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Lancia Kappa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Vauxhall Frontera 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, 1999 Lancia Kappa (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Vauxhall Frontera. (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Lancia Kappa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Vauxhall Frontera. 1999 Vauxhall Frontera has automatic transmission and 1999 Lancia Kappa has manual transmission. 1999 Lancia Kappa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Vauxhall Frontera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Lancia Kappa 1999 Vauxhall Frontera
Make Lancia Vauxhall
Model Kappa Frontera
Year Released 1999 1999
Body Type Station Wagon SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1995 cc 3165 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 202 HP 202 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 298 Nm 290 Nm
Torque RPM 2750 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1550 kg 1824 kg
Vehicle Length 4700 mm 4700 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1770 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1760 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2710 mm


 

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