1994 Lancia Kappa vs. 2004 Land Rover Freelander
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Freelander is newer by 10 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 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Lancia Kappa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lancia Kappa (205 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lancia Kappa should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Lancia Kappa weights approximately 76 kg more than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2004 Land Rover Freelander 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, 1994 Lancia Kappa (299 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Freelander. (165 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1994 Lancia Kappa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Lancia Kappa | 2004 Land Rover Freelander | |
| Make | Lancia | Land Rover |
| Model | Kappa | Freelander |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 205 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 299 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2560 mm |
