2003 Lancia Lybra vs. 2009 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2009 Subaru Legacy is newer by 6 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Legacy (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2003 Lancia Lybra. (103 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2003 Lancia Lybra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 268 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 2009 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Lancia Lybra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Legacy 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, 2009 Subaru Legacy (350 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lancia Lybra. (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lancia Lybra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Lancia Lybra | 2009 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Lancia | Subaru |
| Model | Lybra | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1558 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1535 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2750 mm |
