1999 Lancia Kappa vs. 2002 Seat Toledo
To start off, 2002 Seat Toledo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lancia Kappa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lancia Kappa would be higher. At 1,929 cc (5 cylinders), 1999 Lancia Kappa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lancia Kappa (217 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2002 Seat Toledo. (178 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lancia Kappa should accelerate faster than 2002 Seat Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lancia Kappa weights approximately 128 kg more than 2002 Seat Toledo. 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 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Seat Toledo. (235 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Lancia Kappa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Seat Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lancia Kappa | 2002 Seat Toledo | |
| Make | Lancia | Seat |
| Model | Kappa | Toledo |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1929 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 178 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1327 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2520 mm |
