1999 Lancia Kappa vs. 1999 Land Rover Discovery

To start off, both 1999 Lancia Kappa and 1999 Land Rover Discovery were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,495 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lancia Kappa (217 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. (135 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lancia Kappa should accelerate faster than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 745 kg more than 1999 Lancia Kappa.

Because 1999 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Lancia Kappa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Discovery 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, 1999 Lancia Kappa (310 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1999 Lancia Kappa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Land Rover Discovery.

Compare all specifications:

1999 Lancia Kappa 1999 Land Rover Discovery
Make Lancia Land Rover
Model Kappa Discovery
Year Released 1999 1999
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1929 cc 2495 cc
Engine Cylinders 5 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 217 HP 135 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 4200 RPM
Torque 310 Nm 300 Nm
Torque RPM 2750 RPM 1950 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1455 kg 2200 kg
Vehicle Length 4570 mm 4710 mm
Vehicle Width 1840 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1950 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2550 mm