2000 Honda Life vs. 1998 Lancia Kappa
To start off, 2000 Honda Life is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Lancia Kappa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Lancia Kappa would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Lancia Kappa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lancia Kappa (202 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2000 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lancia Kappa should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lancia Kappa weights approximately 760 kg more than 2000 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Lancia Kappa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Life 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, 1998 Lancia Kappa (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1998 Lancia Kappa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda Life | 1998 Lancia Kappa | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | Life | Kappa |
Year Released | 2000 | 1998 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 656 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 47 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 57 Nm | 298 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2710 mm |