1999 Citroen Xsara vs. 1999 Lancia Lybra
To start off, both 1999 Citroen Xsara and 1999 Lancia Lybra were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Citroen Xsara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lancia Lybra (129 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1999 Citroen Xsara. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lancia Lybra should accelerate faster than 1999 Citroen Xsara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lancia Lybra weights approximately 60 kg more than 1999 Citroen Xsara. 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, 1999 Lancia Lybra (164 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Citroen Xsara. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Lancia Lybra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Citroen Xsara.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Citroen Xsara | 1999 Lancia Lybra | |
Make | Citroen | Lancia |
Model | Xsara | Lybra |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1745 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 82.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 60 L |