1994 Lancia Kappa vs. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1994 Lancia Kappa is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lancia Kappa (175 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. (153 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lancia Kappa should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 450 kg more than 1994 Lancia Kappa.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Lancia Kappa. (230 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Lancia Kappa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Lancia Kappa | 1980 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Kappa | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2446 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2740 mm |
