1999 Lancia Lybra vs. 2004 Lancia Musa
To start off, 2004 Lancia Musa is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lancia Lybra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lancia Lybra would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Lancia Musa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lancia Lybra (129 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2004 Lancia Musa. (101 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lancia Lybra should accelerate faster than 2004 Lancia Musa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lancia Lybra weights approximately 25 kg more than 2004 Lancia Musa. 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, 2004 Lancia Musa (271 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lancia Lybra. (164 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2004 Lancia Musa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lancia Lybra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lancia Lybra | 2004 Lancia Musa | |
| Make | Lancia | Lancia |
| Model | Lybra | Musa |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1745 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 47 L |
