2004 Lancia Lybra vs. 2004 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2004 Lancia Lybra and 2004 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,786 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen Passat (170 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2004 Lancia Lybra. (102 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2004 Lancia Lybra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 180 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Volkswagen Passat (225 Nm) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lancia Lybra. (144 Nm). This means 2004 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lancia Lybra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Lancia Lybra | 2004 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Lancia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Lybra | Passat |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1786 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2710 mm |
