1996 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1999 Lancia Kappa
To start off, 1999 Lancia Kappa is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 5,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (330 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1999 Lancia Kappa. (202 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1999 Lancia Kappa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lancia Kappa weights approximately 30 kg more than 1996 Chevrolet Corvette.
Because 1996 Chevrolet Corvette 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 Chevrolet Corvette. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 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 Chevrolet Corvette (461 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lancia Kappa. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lancia Kappa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Corvette | 1999 Lancia Kappa | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
| Model | Corvette | Kappa |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5737 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 461 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2710 mm |
