2002 Lancia Lybra vs. 2002 Volvo S80
To start off, both 2002 Lancia Lybra and 2002 Volvo S80 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,801 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Volvo S80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Volvo S80 (208 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2002 Lancia Lybra. (148 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volvo S80 should accelerate faster than 2002 Lancia Lybra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Volvo S80 weights approximately 81 kg more than 2002 Lancia Lybra. 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 Volvo S80 (381 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lancia Lybra. (314 Nm). This means 2002 Volvo S80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lancia Lybra. 2002 Volvo S80 has automatic transmission and 2002 Lancia Lybra has manual transmission. 2002 Lancia Lybra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Volvo S80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lancia Lybra | 2002 Volvo S80 | |
| Make | Lancia | Volvo |
| Model | Lybra | S80 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2387 cc | 2801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 314 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1451 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
