1999 Lancia Lybra vs. 1999 Pontiac Rageous
To start off, both 1999 Lancia Lybra and 1999 Pontiac Rageous were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Pontiac Rageous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Pontiac Rageous (312 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1999 Lancia Lybra. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Pontiac Rageous should accelerate faster than 1999 Lancia Lybra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Pontiac Rageous weights approximately 700 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 Pontiac Rageous 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 Pontiac Rageous. 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 Pontiac Rageous (454 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lancia Lybra. (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Pontiac Rageous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lancia Lybra.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Lancia Lybra | 1999 Pontiac Rageous | |
Make | Lancia | Pontiac |
Model | Lybra | Rageous |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2387 cc | 5737 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 312 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 454 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 2090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2970 mm |