1998 Bentley Brooklands vs. 1994 Lancia Kappa
To start off, 1998 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Lancia Kappa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Lancia Kappa would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Bentley Brooklands (296 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1994 Lancia Kappa. (175 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1994 Lancia Kappa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 900 kg more than 1994 Lancia Kappa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Bentley Brooklands 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 1998 Bentley Brooklands. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1998 Bentley Brooklands (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Lancia Kappa. (230 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Lancia Kappa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Bentley Brooklands | 1994 Lancia Kappa | |
| Make | Bentley | Lancia |
| Model | Brooklands | Kappa |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 2446 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2350 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2710 mm |
