2001 Lancia Lybra vs. 2002 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2002 Toyota Highlander is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lancia Lybra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lancia Lybra would be higher. At 2,444 cc (5 cylinders), 2001 Lancia Lybra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Toyota Highlander (149 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2001 Lancia Lybra. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2001 Lancia Lybra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 275 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 2002 Toyota Highlander 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, 2002 Toyota Highlander 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 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Highlander. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Lancia Lybra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Highlander. 2002 Toyota Highlander has automatic transmission and 2001 Lancia Lybra has manual transmission. 2001 Lancia Lybra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Toyota Highlander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Lancia Lybra | 2002 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Lybra | Highlander |
Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2444 cc | 2360 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1685 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 73 L |