2002 Lancia Lybra vs. 2002 Opel Astra
To start off, both 2002 Lancia Lybra and 2002 Opel Astra were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Opel Astra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Opel Astra (123 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2002 Lancia Lybra. (102 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Opel Astra should accelerate faster than 2002 Lancia Lybra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lancia Lybra weights approximately 50 kg more than 2002 Opel Astra.
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 Opel Astra (173 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lancia Lybra. (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Opel Astra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lancia Lybra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lancia Lybra | 2002 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Lancia | Opel |
| Model | Lybra | Astra |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 88.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 52 L |
