2003 Lancia Lybra vs. 2001 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, 2003 Lancia Lybra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 SsangYong Rexton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 SsangYong Rexton would be higher. At 2,874 cc (5 cylinders), 2001 SsangYong Rexton is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 SsangYong Rexton (118 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2003 Lancia Lybra. (102 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 SsangYong Rexton should accelerate faster than 2003 Lancia Lybra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 601 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 2001 SsangYong Rexton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Lancia Lybra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 SsangYong Rexton 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, 2001 SsangYong Rexton (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lancia Lybra. (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 SsangYong Rexton will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lancia Lybra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Lancia Lybra | 2001 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Lancia | SsangYong |
| Model | Lybra | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 2874 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1851 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
