2000 Lancia Kappa vs. 2010 Saturn Vue
To start off, 2010 Saturn Vue is newer by 10 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 3,562 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Saturn Vue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Saturn Vue (249 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2000 Lancia Kappa. (217 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Saturn Vue should accelerate faster than 2000 Lancia Kappa.
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 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Saturn Vue. (251 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2000 Lancia Kappa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Saturn Vue. 2010 Saturn Vue 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. 2010 Saturn Vue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lancia Kappa | 2010 Saturn Vue | |
| Make | Lancia | Saturn |
| Model | Kappa | Vue |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1929 cc | 3562 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 249 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2710 mm |
