1998 Lancia Kappa vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 14 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 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Lancia Kappa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lancia Kappa (201 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Legacy. (170 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lancia Kappa should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 38 kg more than 1998 Lancia Kappa.
Because 2012 Subaru Legacy 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, 2012 Subaru Legacy 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, 1998 Lancia Kappa (270 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Legacy. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Lancia Kappa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Lancia Kappa | 2012 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Lancia | Subaru |
Model | Kappa | Legacy |
Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2959 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 201 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1515 kg | 1553 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4775 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2750 mm |