1996 Honda Accord vs. 2005 Lancia Lybra
To start off, 2005 Lancia Lybra is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Accord (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2005 Lancia Lybra. (102 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2005 Lancia Lybra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Accord weights approximately 69 kg more than 2005 Lancia Lybra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 Honda Accord (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lancia Lybra. (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lancia Lybra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Accord | 2005 Lancia Lybra | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Accord | Lybra |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1581 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 135 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1365 kg | 1296 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
