2002 Lancia Lybra vs. 1995 Rover 200
To start off, 2002 Lancia Lybra is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Rover 200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Rover 200 would be higher. At 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 2002 Lancia Lybra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lancia Lybra (148 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1995 Rover 200. (140 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lancia Lybra should accelerate faster than 1995 Rover 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lancia Lybra weights approximately 164 kg more than 1995 Rover 200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Lancia Lybra (314 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Rover 200. (185 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Lancia Lybra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Rover 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lancia Lybra | 1995 Rover 200 | |
| Make | Lancia | Rover |
| Model | Lybra | 200 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2387 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1206 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2510 mm |
