2003 Lancia Lybra vs. 2005 Volvo S40
To start off, 2005 Volvo S40 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 1,950 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volvo S40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volvo S40 (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2003 Lancia Lybra. (102 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 2003 Lancia Lybra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volvo S40 weights approximately 250 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.
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, 2005 Volvo S40 (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lancia Lybra. (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lancia Lybra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Lancia Lybra | 2005 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Lancia | Volvo |
| Model | Lybra | S40 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 62 L |
