2001 Lancia Lybra vs. 2006 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 5 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, 2006 Volkswagen Passat (149 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2001 Lancia Lybra. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2001 Lancia Lybra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lancia Lybra weights approximately 92 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Passat.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 105 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Passat. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Lancia Lybra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lancia Lybra | 2006 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Lancia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Lybra | Passat |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2444 cc | 1984 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 | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 1318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
