1999 Lancia Kappa vs. 1999 Rover 400
To start off, both 1999 Lancia Kappa and 1999 Rover 400 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Lancia Kappa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lancia Kappa (202 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1999 Rover 400. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lancia Kappa should accelerate faster than 1999 Rover 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lancia Kappa weights approximately 430 kg more than 1999 Rover 400. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (298 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Rover 400. (183 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Lancia Kappa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Rover 400.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Lancia Kappa | 1999 Rover 400 | |
Make | Lancia | Rover |
Model | Kappa | 400 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 202 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2630 mm |