2003 Honda City vs. 1998 Lancia Kappa
To start off, 2003 Honda City is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Lancia Kappa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Lancia Kappa would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Lancia Kappa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lancia Kappa (202 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 2003 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lancia Kappa should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lancia Kappa weights approximately 610 kg more than 2003 Honda City. 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, 1998 Lancia Kappa (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1998 Lancia Kappa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda City | 1998 Lancia Kappa | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | City | Kappa |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1341 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |
