2004 Chevrolet Express vs. 1998 Lancia Kappa
To start off, 2004 Chevrolet Express is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Lancia Kappa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Lancia Kappa would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lancia Kappa (201 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2004 Chevrolet Express. (200 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lancia Kappa should accelerate faster than 2004 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 887 kg more than 1998 Lancia Kappa.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Chevrolet Express (339 Nm) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lancia Kappa. (270 Nm). This means 2004 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lancia Kappa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Express | 1998 Lancia Kappa | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
| Model | Express | Kappa |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Van | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4294 cc | 2959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 270 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2402 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2710 mm |
