1996 BMW 530 vs. 1996 Lancia Kappa
To start off, both 1996 BMW 530 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 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 530 (193 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1996 Lancia Kappa. (173 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1996 Lancia Kappa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lancia Kappa weights approximately 5 kg more than 1996 BMW 530.
Because 1996 BMW 530 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1996 BMW 530. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Lancia Kappa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1996 BMW 530 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lancia Kappa. (230 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lancia Kappa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 BMW 530 | 1996 Lancia Kappa | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | 530 | Kappa |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2793 cc | 2451 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 193 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3950 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2710 mm |
