1994 Lancia Kappa vs. 2010 Tata Safari
To start off, 2010 Tata Safari is newer by 16 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 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 37 more horse power than 2010 Tata Safari. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lancia Kappa should accelerate faster than 2010 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Tata Safari weights approximately 470 kg more than 1994 Lancia Kappa.
Because 2010 Tata Safari 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, 2010 Tata Safari 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, 2010 Tata Safari (320 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Lancia Kappa. (230 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Lancia Kappa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Lancia Kappa | 2010 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Lancia | Tata |
| Model | Kappa | Safari |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2446 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Top Speed | 214 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.2 seconds | 16.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
