2005 Audi A3 vs. 2005 Lancia Lybra
To start off, both 2005 Audi A3 and 2005 Lancia Lybra were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Lancia Lybra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lancia Lybra (129 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2005 Audi A3. (101 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lancia Lybra should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lancia Lybra weights approximately 150 kg more than 2005 Audi A3. 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, 2005 Lancia Lybra (156 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A3. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Lancia Lybra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A3.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A3 | 2005 Lancia Lybra | |
| Make | Audi | Lancia |
| Model | A3 | Lybra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 148 Nm | 156 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1225 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 60 L |
