2000 Lancia Kappa vs. 2006 BMW 530
To start off, 2006 BMW 530 is newer by 6 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lancia Kappa (217 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2006 BMW 530. (216 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lancia Kappa should accelerate faster than 2006 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 BMW 530 weights approximately 305 kg more than 2000 Lancia Kappa.
Because 2006 BMW 530 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 2006 BMW 530. 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, 2006 BMW 530 (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lancia Kappa. (309 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lancia Kappa. 2006 BMW 530 has automatic transmission and 2000 Lancia Kappa has manual transmission. 2000 Lancia Kappa will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 BMW 530 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Lancia Kappa | 2006 BMW 530 | |
Make | Lancia | BMW |
Model | Kappa | 530 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1929 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 216 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 309 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 17.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2890 mm |