2004 Honda Element vs. 2002 Lancia Lybra
To start off, 2004 Honda Element is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Lancia Lybra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Lancia Lybra would be higher. At 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 2002 Lancia Lybra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Element (160 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2002 Lancia Lybra. (148 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Element should accelerate faster than 2002 Lancia Lybra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Element weights approximately 185 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Lancia Lybra (314 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Element. (218 Nm). This means 2002 Lancia Lybra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Element | 2002 Lancia Lybra | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Element | Lybra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 2387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 60 L |
