2001 Lancia Lybra vs. 1998 Tata Safari
To start off, 2001 Lancia Lybra is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Tata Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Tata Safari would be higher. At 2,444 cc (5 cylinders), 2001 Lancia Lybra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Tata Safari (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2001 Lancia Lybra. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 2001 Lancia Lybra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Tata Safari weights approximately 630 kg more than 2001 Lancia Lybra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Tata Safari is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Lancia Lybra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Tata Safari 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, 2001 Lancia Lybra (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Tata Safari. (182 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Lancia Lybra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Tata Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lancia Lybra | 1998 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Lancia | Tata |
| Model | Lybra | Safari |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2444 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5530 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2660 mm |
