2002 Lancia Lybra vs. 2004 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2004 Toyota Prius is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Lancia Lybra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Lancia Lybra 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 71 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Prius. (77 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lancia Lybra should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lancia Lybra weights approximately 70 kg more than 2004 Toyota Prius. 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 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Prius. (115 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2002 Lancia Lybra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Prius. 2004 Toyota Prius 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. 2004 Toyota Prius will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Lancia Lybra | 2004 Toyota Prius | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Lybra | Prius |
Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2387 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 77 HP |
Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 314 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 13.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |