2010 Kia Forte vs. 2010 Lancia Musa

To start off, both 2010 Kia Forte and 2010 Lancia Musa were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Forte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Kia Forte (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2010 Lancia Musa. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Forte should accelerate faster than 2010 Lancia Musa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lancia Musa weights approximately 53 kg more than 2010 Kia Forte.

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, 2010 Lancia Musa (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Forte. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Lancia Musa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Forte.

Compare all specifications:

2010 Kia Forte 2010 Lancia Musa
Make Kia Lancia
Model Forte Musa
Year Released 2010 2010
Body Type Coupe Minivan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2400 cc 1910 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 173 HP 100 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 228 Nm 260 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 1750 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1297 kg 1350 kg
Vehicle Length 4481 mm 4040 mm
Vehicle Width 1765 mm 1710 mm
Vehicle Height 1400 mm 1690 mm
Wheelbase Size 2649 mm 2520 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 52 L 47 L


 

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