1994 Lancia Kappa vs. 1994 Volvo 850
To start off, both 1994 Lancia Kappa and 1994 Volvo 850 were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Lancia Kappa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Volvo 850 (209 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1994 Lancia Kappa. (205 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Volvo 850 should accelerate faster than 1994 Lancia Kappa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Lancia Kappa weights approximately 80 kg more than 1994 Volvo 850.
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, 1994 Volvo 850 (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Lancia Kappa. (299 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1994 Volvo 850 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Lancia Kappa.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Lancia Kappa | 1994 Volvo 850 | |
Make | Lancia | Volvo |
Model | Kappa | 850 |
Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 299 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2670 mm |