2003 Lancia Lybra vs. 2013 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2013 Porsche Panamera is newer by 10 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 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Porsche Panamera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Panamera (296 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 2003 Lancia Lybra. (102 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 2003 Lancia Lybra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 570 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 2013 Porsche Panamera 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, 2013 Porsche Panamera 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, 2013 Porsche Panamera (400 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lancia Lybra. (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lancia Lybra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Lancia Lybra | 2013 Porsche Panamera | |
| Make | Lancia | Porsche |
| Model | Lybra | Panamera |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | single |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2114 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1418 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2920 mm |
