2001 Lancia Lybra vs. 2012 Seat Leon
To start off, 2012 Seat Leon is newer by 11 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 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 2001 Lancia Lybra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Seat Leon (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2001 Lancia Lybra. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2001 Lancia Lybra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lancia Lybra weights approximately 36 kg more than 2012 Seat Leon.
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 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Seat Leon. (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2001 Lancia Lybra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lancia Lybra | 2012 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Lancia | Seat |
| Model | Lybra | Leon |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2387 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 1800 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 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1334 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
