1998 Lancia Kappa vs. 1970 Toyota Century
To start off, 1998 Lancia Kappa is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Century would be higher. At 2,980 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lancia Kappa (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Century. (127 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lancia Kappa should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Century weights approximately 260 kg more than 1998 Lancia Kappa.
Because 1970 Toyota Century 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 1970 Toyota Century. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 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, 1970 Toyota Century (236 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lancia Kappa. (230 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1970 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lancia Kappa. 1970 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1998 Lancia Kappa has manual transmission. 1998 Lancia Kappa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Lancia Kappa | 1970 Toyota Century | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Kappa | Century |
Year Released | 1998 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2451 cc | 2980 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2870 mm |