2003 Lancia Lybra vs. 2012 Fiat 500
To start off, 2012 Fiat 500 is newer by 9 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, 2003 Lancia Lybra (102 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2012 Fiat 500. (101 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lancia Lybra should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lancia Lybra weights approximately 154 kg more than 2012 Fiat 500. 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, 2003 Lancia Lybra (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat 500. (133 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Lancia Lybra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Lancia Lybra | 2012 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Lancia | Fiat |
| Model | Lybra | 500 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1096 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3546 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1628 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1519 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2301 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 40 L |
