1998 Lancia Kappa vs. 2000 Volvo S60
To start off, 2000 Volvo S60 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Lancia Kappa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Lancia Kappa would be higher. At 2,451 cc (5 cylinders), 1998 Lancia Kappa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lancia Kappa (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2000 Volvo S60. (160 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lancia Kappa should accelerate faster than 2000 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Volvo S60 weights approximately 25 kg more than 1998 Lancia Kappa.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2000 Volvo S60 (340 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lancia Kappa. (230 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2000 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lancia Kappa.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Lancia Kappa | 2000 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Lancia | Volvo |
Model | Kappa | S60 |
Year Released | 1998 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2451 cc | 2435 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.2 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |