2000 Honda Civic vs. 2000 Lancia Kappa
To start off, both 2000 Honda Civic and 2000 Lancia Kappa were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,929 cc (5 cylinders), 2000 Lancia Kappa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lancia Kappa (217 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (128 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lancia Kappa should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Lancia Kappa weights approximately 380 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic. 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, 2000 Lancia Kappa (309 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 Lancia Kappa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 2000 Lancia Kappa | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Civic | Kappa |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 309 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1075 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2710 mm |
