2000 Lancia Kappa vs. 2008 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2008 Renault Laguna is newer by 8 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Lancia Kappa weights approximately 100 kg more than 2008 Renault Laguna.
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 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Laguna. (170 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2000 Lancia Kappa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Lancia Kappa | 2008 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Lancia | Renault |
Model | Kappa | Laguna |
Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1929 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 309 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2750 mm |