2001 Lancia Lybra vs. 2005 SsangYong Rexton

To start off, 2005 SsangYong Rexton is newer by 4 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, 2005 SsangYong Rexton (217 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2001 Lancia Lybra. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 2001 Lancia Lybra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 440 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 2005 SsangYong Rexton 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, 2005 SsangYong Rexton 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 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 SsangYong Rexton. (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Lancia Lybra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 SsangYong Rexton. 2005 SsangYong Rexton 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. 2005 SsangYong Rexton will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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