1998 Lancia Kappa vs. 1995 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 1998 Lancia Kappa is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Subaru Legacy would be higher. Both 1998 Lancia Kappa and 1995 Subaru Legacy are equipped with a 1,994 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Subaru Legacy (277 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1998 Lancia Kappa. (202 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1998 Lancia Kappa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lancia Kappa weights approximately 200 kg more than 1995 Subaru Legacy.
Because 1995 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Lancia Kappa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Subaru Legacy 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, 1995 Subaru Legacy (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lancia Kappa. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1995 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lancia Kappa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Lancia Kappa | 1995 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Lancia | Subaru |
| Model | Kappa | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2640 mm |
