1995 Fiat Brava vs. 1999 Lancia Lybra
To start off, 1999 Lancia Lybra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Fiat Brava. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Fiat Brava would be higher. At 1,745 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Fiat Brava is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Fiat Brava (116 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1999 Lancia Lybra. (103 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Fiat Brava should accelerate faster than 1999 Lancia Lybra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lancia Lybra weights approximately 160 kg more than 1995 Fiat Brava.
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, 1995 Fiat Brava (154 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lancia Lybra. (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Fiat Brava will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lancia Lybra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Fiat Brava | 1999 Lancia Lybra | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | Brava | Lybra |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1745 cc | 1581 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 103 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.8 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1130 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2600 mm |
