2003 BMW 325 vs. 2002 Lancia Lybra
To start off, 2003 BMW 325 is newer by 1 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 2,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 BMW 325 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 BMW 325 (192 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2002 Lancia Lybra. (102 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 2002 Lancia Lybra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 BMW 325 weights approximately 190 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 BMW 325 (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lancia Lybra. (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 BMW 325 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lancia Lybra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 BMW 325 | 2002 Lancia Lybra | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | 325 | Lybra |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 1581 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2600 mm |
