1998 Lancia Kappa vs. 2007 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2007 Nissan Titan is newer by 9 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 5,552 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1998 Lancia Kappa. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 1998 Lancia Kappa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Titan weights approximately 876 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.
Because 2007 Nissan Titan 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, 2007 Nissan Titan 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, 2007 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lancia Kappa. (230 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lancia Kappa. 2007 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 1998 Lancia Kappa has manual transmission. 1998 Lancia Kappa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Lancia Kappa | 2007 Nissan Titan | |
Make | Lancia | Nissan |
Model | Kappa | Titan |
Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2451 cc | 5552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 2316 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3560 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.2 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15 L/100km | 18.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 106 L |