2000 Lancia Kappa vs. 2004 Porsche 911
To start off, 2004 Porsche 911 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lancia Kappa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lancia Kappa would be higher. At 3,596 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche 911 (315 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2000 Lancia Kappa. (217 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2000 Lancia Kappa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Lancia Kappa weights approximately 113 kg more than 2004 Porsche 911.
Because 2004 Porsche 911 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2004 Porsche 911. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Lancia Kappa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2004 Porsche 911 (370 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lancia Kappa. (309 Nm). This means 2004 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lancia Kappa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lancia Kappa | 2004 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Lancia | Porsche |
| Model | Kappa | 911 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1929 cc | 3596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1342 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2360 mm |
