1997 Bentley Continental vs. 1996 Lancia Kappa
To start off, 1997 Bentley Continental is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Lancia Kappa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Lancia Kappa would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1996 Lancia Kappa. (201 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1996 Lancia Kappa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Continental weights approximately 925 kg more than 1996 Lancia Kappa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Bentley Continental 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 1997 Bentley Continental. 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, 1997 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 605 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lancia Kappa. (270 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lancia Kappa. 1997 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1996 Lancia Kappa has manual transmission. 1996 Lancia Kappa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Bentley Continental | 1996 Lancia Kappa | |
Make | Bentley | Lancia |
Model | Continental | Kappa |
Year Released | 1997 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2959 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 421 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 93.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 72.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 70 L |