1995 Acura Legend vs. 1998 Lancia Kappa
To start off, 1998 Lancia Kappa is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Acura Legend. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Acura Legend would be higher. At 3,206 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Acura Legend is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lancia Kappa (202 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1995 Acura Legend. (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lancia Kappa should accelerate faster than 1995 Acura Legend. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Acura Legend weights approximately 45 kg more than 1998 Lancia Kappa.
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, 1998 Lancia Kappa (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Acura Legend. (286 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Lancia Kappa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Acura Legend.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Acura Legend | 1998 Lancia Kappa | |
| Make | Acura | Lancia |
| Model | Legend | Kappa |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3206 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1595 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2710 mm |
