1998 Lancia Kappa vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM
To start off, both 1998 Lancia Kappa and 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM (664 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 463 more horse power than 1998 Lancia Kappa. (201 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM should accelerate faster than 1998 Lancia Kappa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lancia Kappa weights approximately 105 kg more than 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM.
Because 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM 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 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM. 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, 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM (773 Nm) has 503 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lancia Kappa. (270 Nm). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lancia Kappa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Lancia Kappa | 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK LM | |
| Make | Lancia | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Kappa | CLK LM |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2959 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 664 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 773 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2600 mm |
