1998 Lancia Kappa vs. 2011 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2011 Subaru Forester 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lancia Kappa (173 HP) has 3 more horse power than 2011 Subaru Forester. (170 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lancia Kappa should accelerate faster than 2011 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Subaru Forester weights approximately 57 kg more than 1998 Lancia Kappa.
Because 2011 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Lancia Kappa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester (236 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lancia Kappa. (230 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lancia Kappa. 2011 Subaru Forester 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. 2011 Subaru Forester will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Lancia Kappa | 2011 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Lancia | Subaru |
Model | Kappa | Forester |
Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2451 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 173 HP | 170 HP |
Torque | 230 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1497 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4559 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1781 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1699 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2616 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |