2008 Honda Accord vs. 1994 Lancia Kappa
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Lancia Kappa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Lancia Kappa would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (178 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1994 Lancia Kappa. (145 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1994 Lancia Kappa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Lancia Kappa weights approximately 266 kg more than 2008 Honda Accord.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2008 Honda Accord (218 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Lancia Kappa. (186 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Lancia Kappa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Accord | 1994 Lancia Kappa | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Accord | Kappa |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1446 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
