1994 Lancia Kappa vs. 1992 Rover 100
To start off, 1994 Lancia Kappa is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Rover 100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Rover 100 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 73 more horse power than 1992 Rover 100. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lancia Kappa should accelerate faster than 1992 Rover 100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Lancia Kappa weights approximately 580 kg more than 1992 Rover 100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Lancia Kappa (230 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Rover 100. (135 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1994 Lancia Kappa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Rover 100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Lancia Kappa | 1992 Rover 100 | |
| Make | Lancia | Rover |
| Model | Kappa | 100 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2446 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 79 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
