1999 Lancia Lybra vs. 1999 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 1999 Lancia Lybra and 1999 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,201 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Volkswagen Golf (240 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1999 Lancia Lybra. (105 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Volkswagen Golf should accelerate faster than 1999 Lancia Lybra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 100 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 Volkswagen Golf is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Lancia Lybra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Volkswagen Golf will offer significantly more control. 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 Volkswagen Golf (350 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lancia Lybra. (255 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lancia Lybra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lancia Lybra | 1999 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Lancia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Lybra | Golf |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 3201 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 95.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 62 L |
