1998 Lancia Kappa vs. 2005 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2005 Nissan Titan is newer by 7 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 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Titan (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1998 Lancia Kappa. (202 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1998 Lancia Kappa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Titan weights approximately 658 kg more than 1998 Lancia Kappa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Titan (514 Nm) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lancia Kappa. (298 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lancia Kappa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Lancia Kappa | 2005 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Lancia | Nissan |
| Model | Kappa | Titan |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 5556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 514 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 92 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 2208 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3560 mm |
