1976 Holden Sunbird vs. 1994 Lancia Kappa
To start off, 1994 Lancia Kappa is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Holden Sunbird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Holden Sunbird would be higher. At 5,044 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Holden Sunbird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Holden Sunbird (247 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1994 Lancia Kappa. (205 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Holden Sunbird should accelerate faster than 1994 Lancia Kappa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Lancia Kappa weights approximately 200 kg more than 1976 Holden Sunbird.
Because 1976 Holden Sunbird 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 1976 Holden Sunbird. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1976 Holden Sunbird (436 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Lancia Kappa. (299 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1976 Holden Sunbird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Lancia Kappa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Holden Sunbird | 1994 Lancia Kappa | |
| Make | Holden | Lancia |
| Model | Sunbird | Kappa |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5044 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 436 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2710 mm |
