1997 Lancia Kappa vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 11 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 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Lancia Kappa (202 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. (201 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lancia Kappa should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 970 kg more than 1997 Lancia Kappa.
Because 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1997 Lancia Kappa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (430 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Lancia Kappa. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Lancia Kappa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Lancia Kappa | 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Kappa | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 2520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2860 mm |
