1999 Lancia Lybra vs. 2013 Nissan ALTIMA
To start off, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA is newer by 14 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Nissan ALTIMA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA (173 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1999 Lancia Lybra. (103 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Nissan ALTIMA should accelerate faster than 1999 Lancia Lybra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Nissan ALTIMA weights approximately 94 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.
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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan ALTIMA. (244 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1999 Lancia Lybra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan ALTIMA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lancia Lybra | 2013 Nissan ALTIMA | |
| Make | Lancia | Nissan |
| Model | Lybra | ALTIMA |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 255 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4595 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1795 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2675 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 76 L |
