1999 Lancia Lybra vs. 1999 Mercedes-Benz C 112
To start off, both 1999 Lancia Lybra and 1999 Mercedes-Benz C 112 were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Mercedes-Benz C 112 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercedes-Benz C 112 (403 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 1999 Lancia Lybra. (129 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercedes-Benz C 112 should accelerate faster than 1999 Lancia Lybra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercedes-Benz C 112 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1999 Lancia Lybra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Mercedes-Benz C 112 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 1999 Mercedes-Benz C 112. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Lancia Lybra, 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, 1999 Mercedes-Benz C 112 (580 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 416 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lancia Lybra. (164 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1999 Mercedes-Benz C 112 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lancia Lybra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lancia Lybra | 1999 Mercedes-Benz C 112 | |
| Make | Lancia | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Lybra | C 112 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1745 cc | 5987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2710 mm |
