1999 Lancia Kappa vs. 2000 Mazda B2500
To start off, 2000 Mazda B2500 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lancia Kappa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lancia Kappa would be higher. At 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Mazda B2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lancia Kappa (217 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 2000 Mazda B2500. (82 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lancia Kappa should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda B2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 285 kg more than 1999 Lancia Kappa.
Because 2000 Mazda B2500 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, 2000 Mazda B2500 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 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda B2500. (194 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Lancia Kappa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda B2500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lancia Kappa | 2000 Mazda B2500 | |
| Make | Lancia | Mazda |
| Model | Kappa | B2500 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1929 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 194 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2990 mm |
