1997 Lancia Kappa vs. 2002 Xedos 9
To start off, 2002 Xedos 9 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Lancia Kappa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Lancia Kappa would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Xedos 9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Lancia Kappa (202 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2002 Xedos 9. (161 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lancia Kappa should accelerate faster than 2002 Xedos 9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Xedos 9 weights approximately 35 kg more than 1997 Lancia Kappa.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Lancia Kappa (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Xedos 9. (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1997 Lancia Kappa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Xedos 9.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Lancia Kappa | 2002 Xedos 9 | |
| Make | Lancia | Xedos |
| Model | Kappa | 9 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2760 mm |
