1998 Lancia Kappa vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 13 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lancia Kappa (202 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lancia Kappa should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1158 kg more than 1998 Lancia Kappa.
Because 2011 Land Rover Defender 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lancia Kappa. (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lancia Kappa.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Lancia Kappa | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Lancia | Land Rover |
Model | Kappa | Defender |
Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 94.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2800 mm |