1988 Honda NSX vs. 1994 Lancia Kappa
To start off, 1994 Lancia Kappa is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Honda NSX would be higher. At 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Honda NSX (251 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1994 Lancia Kappa. (205 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1994 Lancia Kappa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Lancia Kappa weights approximately 264 kg more than 1988 Honda NSX.
Because 1988 Honda NSX 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 1988 Honda NSX. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 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, 1994 Lancia Kappa (299 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Honda NSX. (288 Nm @ 5300 RPM). This means 1994 Lancia Kappa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Honda NSX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Honda NSX | 1994 Lancia Kappa | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | NSX | Kappa |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 251 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 299 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 90 mm |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1216 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2710 mm |
