2003 Lancia Lybra vs. 1996 Mazda 626
To start off, 2003 Lancia Lybra is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Mazda 626 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lancia Lybra (102 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1996 Mazda 626. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lancia Lybra should accelerate faster than 1996 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lancia Lybra weights approximately 45 kg more than 1996 Mazda 626. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Mazda 626 (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lancia Lybra. (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1996 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lancia Lybra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Lancia Lybra | 1996 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Lancia | Mazda |
| Model | Lybra | 626 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1205 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2620 mm |
