1998 Lancia Kappa vs. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1998 Lancia Kappa is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser would be higher. At 3,955 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lancia Kappa (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. (155 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lancia Kappa should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 460 kg more than 1998 Lancia Kappa.
Let's talk about torque, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser (294 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lancia Kappa. (230 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lancia Kappa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Lancia Kappa | 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Kappa | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2451 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2740 mm |
