1996 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1997 Lancia Kappa
To start off, 1997 Lancia Kappa is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,296 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Lancia Kappa (202 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. (160 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lancia Kappa should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 365 kg more than 1997 Lancia Kappa.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer (345 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Lancia Kappa. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Lancia Kappa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Blazer | 1997 Lancia Kappa | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
| Model | Blazer | Kappa |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1997 |
| Body Type | SUV | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4296 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |
