2003 Cadillac CTS-V vs. 2003 Lancia Lybra
To start off, both 2003 Cadillac CTS-V 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 5,666 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Cadillac CTS-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Cadillac CTS-V (400 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 298 more horse power than 2003 Lancia Lybra. (102 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Cadillac CTS-V should accelerate faster than 2003 Lancia Lybra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Cadillac CTS-V weights approximately 495 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 Cadillac CTS-V 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 Cadillac CTS-V. 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 Cadillac CTS-V (529 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lancia Lybra. (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Cadillac CTS-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lancia Lybra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Cadillac CTS-V | 2003 Lancia Lybra | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lancia |
| Model | CTS-V | Lybra |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5666 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 60 L |
