1999 Lancia Kappa vs. 2012 Tata Safari
To start off, 2012 Tata Safari is newer by 13 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 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lancia Kappa (217 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2012 Tata Safari. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lancia Kappa should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Tata Safari weights approximately 465 kg more than 1999 Lancia Kappa.
Because 2012 Tata Safari 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, 2012 Tata Safari 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, 2012 Tata Safari (320 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lancia Kappa. (310 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lancia Kappa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lancia Kappa | 2012 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Lancia | Tata |
| Model | Kappa | Safari |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1929 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2660 mm |
