2002 Lancia Lybra vs. 2008 Porsche 911
To start off, 2008 Porsche 911 is newer by 6 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche 911 (473 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 371 more horse power than 2002 Lancia Lybra. (102 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2002 Lancia Lybra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche 911 weights approximately 365 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.
Because 2008 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Lancia Lybra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 476 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lancia Lybra. (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lancia Lybra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lancia Lybra | 2008 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Lancia | Porsche |
| Model | Lybra | 911 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 473 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1655 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2360 mm |
