2000 Lancia Kappa vs. 2000 Suzuki Swift
To start off, both 2000 Lancia Kappa and 2000 Suzuki Swift 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 165 more horse power than 2000 Suzuki Swift. (52 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lancia Kappa should accelerate faster than 2000 Suzuki Swift. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Lancia Kappa weights approximately 715 kg more than 2000 Suzuki Swift. 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 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Suzuki Swift. (76 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2000 Lancia Kappa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Suzuki Swift.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Lancia Kappa | 2000 Suzuki Swift | |
Make | Lancia | Suzuki |
Model | Kappa | Swift |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1929 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 52 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 309 Nm | 76 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 740 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2270 mm |