2000 Lancia Kappa vs. 2002 Daewoo Kalos
To start off, 2002 Daewoo Kalos is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lancia Kappa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lancia Kappa would be higher. 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 138 more horse power than 2002 Daewoo Kalos. (79 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lancia Kappa should accelerate faster than 2002 Daewoo Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Lancia Kappa weights approximately 450 kg more than 2002 Daewoo Kalos. 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 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Daewoo Kalos. (115 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Lancia Kappa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Daewoo Kalos. 2002 Daewoo Kalos has automatic transmission and 2000 Lancia Kappa has manual transmission. 2000 Lancia Kappa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Daewoo Kalos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lancia Kappa | 2002 Daewoo Kalos | |
| Make | Lancia | Daewoo |
| Model | Kappa | Kalos |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1929 cc | 1349 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2530 mm |
