1998 Lancia Kappa vs. 2009 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Toyota Corolla is newer by 11 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 49 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (124 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lancia Kappa should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Corolla.
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, 2009 Toyota Corolla (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lancia Kappa. (230 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lancia Kappa.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Lancia Kappa | 2009 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Kappa | Corolla |
Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2451 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 124 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 16.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |