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 |