2005 Bentley Continental vs. 2003 Lancia Lybra
To start off, 2005 Bentley Continental is newer by 2 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 6,750 cc, 2005 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Bentley Continental (552 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 439 more horse power than 2003 Lancia Lybra. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 2003 Lancia Lybra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1140 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 2005 Bentley Continental is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Bentley Continental. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Lancia Lybra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 600 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lancia Lybra. (275 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lancia Lybra. 2005 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 2003 Lancia Lybra has manual transmission. 2003 Lancia Lybra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Bentley Continental | 2003 Lancia Lybra | |
Make | Bentley | Lancia |
Model | Continental | Lybra |
Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1998 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 552 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 875 Nm | 275 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 90.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 1310 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2970 mm | 2600 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 60 L |