1999 Lancia Lybra vs. 1999 Opel Meriva
To start off, both 1999 Lancia Lybra and 1999 Opel Meriva were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Lancia Lybra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lancia Lybra (103 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1999 Opel Meriva. (99 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lancia Lybra should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Meriva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Meriva weights approximately 83 kg more than 1999 Lancia Lybra.
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 (255 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Meriva. (230 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1999 Lancia Lybra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Lancia Lybra | 1999 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Lancia | Opel |
Model | Lybra | Meriva |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 103 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 18.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1393 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |