1997 Lancia K vs. 2012 Land Rover LR4

To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Lancia K. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Lancia K would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover LR4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1997 Lancia K. (201 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 should accelerate faster than 1997 Lancia K. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 1033 kg more than 1997 Lancia K. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2012 Land Rover LR4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Lancia K. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover LR4 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Land Rover LR4 (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Lancia K. (270 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover LR4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Lancia K.

Compare all specifications:

1997 Lancia K 2012 Land Rover LR4
Make Lancia Land Rover
Model K LR4
Year Released 1997 2012
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2958 cc 5000 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 201 HP 375 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 270 Nm 508 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 3500 RPM
Top Speed 220 km/hour 195 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 9.8 seconds 7.5 seconds
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Automatic 6-speed shiftable automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1515 kg 2548 kg
Vehicle Length 4570 mm 4829 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1915 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1882 mm
Wheelbase Size 2590 mm 2885 mm
Fuel Consumption 9.4 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 17.4 L/100km 19.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 86 L


 

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