1994 Lancia Kappa vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 17 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 55 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lancia Kappa should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1258 kg more than 1994 Lancia Kappa.
Because 2011 Land Rover Defender 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Lancia Kappa. (230 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Lancia Kappa.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Lancia Kappa | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Lancia | Land Rover |
Model | Kappa | Defender |
Year Released | 1994 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2446 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |