2002 Lancia Lybra vs. 2002 Proton 300
To start off, both 2002 Lancia Lybra and 2002 Proton 300 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Lancia Lybra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lancia Lybra (102 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2002 Proton 300. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lancia Lybra should accelerate faster than 2002 Proton 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lancia Lybra weights approximately 215 kg more than 2002 Proton 300. 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 (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Proton 300. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2002 Lancia Lybra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Proton 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lancia Lybra | 2002 Proton 300 | |
| Make | Lancia | Proton |
| Model | Lybra | 300 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2450 mm |
