1994 Lancia Kappa vs. 1986 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 1994 Lancia Kappa is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lancia Kappa (145 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1986 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (139 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lancia Kappa should accelerate faster than 1986 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 44 kg more than 1994 Lancia Kappa.
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, 1986 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight (271 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Lancia Kappa. (186 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1986 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Lancia Kappa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Lancia Kappa | 1986 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Lancia | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Kappa | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2830 mm |
