2000 Lancia Kappa vs. 2012 Audi A4
To start off, 2012 Audi A4 is newer by 12 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Audi A4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lancia Kappa (217 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2012 Audi A4. (211 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lancia Kappa should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Audi A4 weights approximately 185 kg more than 2000 Lancia Kappa.
Because 2012 Audi A4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Lancia Kappa. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A4 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 Audi A4 (349 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lancia Kappa. (309 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2012 Audi A4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lancia Kappa. 2012 Audi A4 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. 2012 Audi A4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lancia Kappa | 2012 Audi A4 | |
| Make | Lancia | Audi |
| Model | Kappa | A4 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1929 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1455 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1829 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2809 mm |
