1996 Chrysler Sebring vs. 1996 Lancia Kappa
To start off, both 1996 Chrysler Sebring 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 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Lancia Kappa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lancia Kappa (201 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1996 Chrysler Sebring. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lancia Kappa should accelerate faster than 1996 Chrysler Sebring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lancia Kappa weights approximately 215 kg more than 1996 Chrysler Sebring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 Lancia Kappa (270 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Chrysler Sebring. (176 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Lancia Kappa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Chrysler Sebring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chrysler Sebring | 1996 Lancia Kappa | |
| Make | Chrysler | Lancia |
| Model | Sebring | Kappa |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 2959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 72.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
