1998 Lancia Kappa vs. 1983 Porsche 930
To start off, 1998 Lancia Kappa is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Porsche 930. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Porsche 930 would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1998 Lancia Kappa. (201 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1998 Lancia Kappa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lancia Kappa weights approximately 215 kg more than 1983 Porsche 930.
Because 1983 Porsche 930 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 1983 Porsche 930. 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, 1983 Porsche 930 (431 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lancia Kappa. (270 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1983 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lancia Kappa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Lancia Kappa | 1983 Porsche 930 | |
| Make | Lancia | Porsche |
| Model | Kappa | 930 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2959 cc | 3299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 431 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2510 mm |
