1994 Lancia Kappa vs. 1974 Nissan Skyline

To start off, 1994 Lancia Kappa is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 2,446 cc (5 cylinders), 1994 Lancia Kappa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lancia Kappa (175 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1974 Nissan Skyline. (135 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lancia Kappa should accelerate faster than 1974 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Lancia Kappa weights approximately 330 kg more than 1974 Nissan Skyline. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1974 Nissan Skyline 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 1974 Nissan Skyline. 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, 1994 Lancia Kappa (230 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Nissan Skyline. (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 1994 Lancia Kappa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Nissan Skyline.

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