2000 Lancia Kappa vs. 2002 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2002 Lotus Elise 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 83 more horse power than 2002 Lotus Elise. (134 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lancia Kappa should accelerate faster than 2002 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Lancia Kappa weights approximately 699 kg more than 2002 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Lotus Elise is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Lancia Kappa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lotus Elise. (175 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2000 Lancia Kappa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lancia Kappa | 2002 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Lancia | Lotus |
| Model | Kappa | Elise |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1929 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 756 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2310 mm |
