1996 Alfa Romeo 145 vs. 1996 Lancia Kappa
To start off, both 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 and 1996 Lancia Kappa were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 1996 Lancia Kappa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lancia Kappa (122 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145. (102 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lancia Kappa should accelerate faster than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lancia Kappa weights approximately 420 kg more than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Lancia Kappa (270 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145. (124 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1996 Lancia Kappa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Alfa Romeo 145.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Alfa Romeo 145 | 1996 Lancia Kappa | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lancia |
| Model | 145 | Kappa |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1370 cc | 2387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2710 mm |
