1999 Lancia Kappa vs. 1995 Mazda 626
To start off, 1999 Lancia Kappa is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lancia Kappa (202 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1995 Mazda 626. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lancia Kappa should accelerate faster than 1995 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lancia Kappa weights approximately 340 kg more than 1995 Mazda 626. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Lancia Kappa (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda 626. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Lancia Kappa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lancia Kappa | 1995 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Lancia | Mazda |
| Model | Kappa | 626 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2620 mm |
