2003 AC Aceca vs. 2003 Lancia Lybra
To start off, both 2003 AC Aceca and 2003 Lancia Lybra were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 2003 Lancia Lybra. (103 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 2003 Lancia Lybra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 AC Aceca weights approximately 220 kg more than 2003 Lancia Lybra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 AC Aceca is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 AC Aceca. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Lancia Lybra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2003 AC Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lancia Lybra. (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lancia Lybra.
Compare all specifications:
2003 AC Aceca | 2003 Lancia Lybra | |
Make | AC | Lancia |
Model | Aceca | Lybra |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1581 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 103 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2600 mm |