1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1998 Lancia Kappa
To start off, 1998 Lancia Kappa is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1998 Lancia Kappa. (201 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1998 Lancia Kappa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lancia Kappa weights approximately 75 kg more than 1965 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 1965 Chevrolet Corvette 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 1965 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lancia Kappa. (270 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lancia Kappa.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Chevrolet Corvette | 1998 Lancia Kappa | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
Model | Corvette | Kappa |
Year Released | 1965 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2959 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2710 mm |