1994 Lancia Kappa vs. 2003 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Lancia Kappa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Lancia Kappa would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover (282 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1994 Lancia Kappa. (145 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1994 Lancia Kappa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1069 kg more than 1994 Lancia Kappa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Lancia Kappa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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, 2003 Land Rover Range Rover (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 254 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Lancia Kappa. (186 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Lancia Kappa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Lancia Kappa | 2003 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Lancia | Land Rover |
| Model | Kappa | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Top Speed | 197 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 2515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2200 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |
