2000 Lancia Lybra vs. 2012 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2012 Subaru Impreza is newer by 12 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Impreza (305 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 2000 Lancia Lybra. (102 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 2000 Lancia Lybra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 245 kg more than 2000 Lancia Lybra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Lancia Lybra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Impreza 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, 2012 Subaru Impreza (393 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lancia Lybra. (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lancia Lybra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lancia Lybra | 2012 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Lancia | Subaru |
| Model | Lybra | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 393 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2624 mm |
