1998 Lancia Kappa vs. 1998 Toyota Mega Cruiser
To start off, both 1998 Lancia Kappa and 1998 Toyota Mega Cruiser were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,164 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Mega Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lancia Kappa (202 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Mega Cruiser. (153 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lancia Kappa should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Mega Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Mega Cruiser weights approximately 1300 kg more than 1998 Lancia Kappa.
Because 1998 Toyota Mega Cruiser 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, 1998 Toyota Mega Cruiser 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, 1998 Toyota Mega Cruiser (391 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lancia Kappa. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1998 Toyota Mega Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lancia Kappa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Lancia Kappa | 1998 Toyota Mega Cruiser | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Kappa | Mega Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 4164 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 2850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2180 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3400 mm |
