2003 Lancia Lybra vs. 2005 Toyota Echo
To start off, 2005 Toyota Echo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Lancia Lybra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Lancia Lybra would be higher. At 1,594 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Lancia Lybra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Echo (108 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2003 Lancia Lybra. (102 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Echo should accelerate faster than 2003 Lancia Lybra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lancia Lybra weights approximately 318 kg more than 2005 Toyota Echo.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Lancia Lybra (144 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Echo. (143 Nm). This means 2003 Lancia Lybra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Echo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Lancia Lybra | 2005 Toyota Echo | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Lybra | Echo |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 932 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |
