2006 Fiat Ducato vs. 1996 Lancia Kappa
To start off, 2006 Fiat Ducato is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Lancia Kappa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Lancia Kappa would be higher. At 2,451 cc (5 cylinders), 1996 Lancia Kappa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lancia Kappa (173 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Ducato. (109 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lancia Kappa should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Ducato.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lancia Kappa. (230 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lancia Kappa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Ducato | 1996 Lancia Kappa | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | Ducato | Kappa |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 2451 cc |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2710 mm |
