2000 Lancia Lybra vs. 2006 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2006 Lotus Elise is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lancia Lybra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lancia Lybra would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lotus Elise (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2000 Lancia Lybra. (102 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2000 Lancia Lybra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Lancia Lybra weights approximately 340 kg more than 2006 Lotus Elise.
Because 2006 Lotus Elise 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 2006 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2006 Lotus Elise (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lancia Lybra. (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lancia Lybra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lancia Lybra | 2006 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Lancia | Lotus |
| Model | Lybra | Elise |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2310 mm |
