1996 Lancia Kappa vs. 1973 Porsche 911
To start off, 1996 Lancia Kappa is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Porsche 911. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Porsche 911 would be higher. At 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Lancia Kappa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Porsche 911 (208 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1996 Lancia Kappa. (201 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1996 Lancia Kappa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lancia Kappa weights approximately 575 kg more than 1973 Porsche 911.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Lancia Kappa (270 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Porsche 911. (260 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 1996 Lancia Kappa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Lancia Kappa | 1973 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Lancia | Porsche |
| Model | Kappa | 911 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2959 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2280 mm |
