2005 Kia Sorento vs. 2003 Lancia Lybra
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento 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 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Sorento is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2003 Lancia Lybra. (102 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 2003 Lancia Lybra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Sorento weights approximately 620 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Kia Sorento (294 Nm) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lancia Lybra. (144 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Sorento will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lancia Lybra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 2003 Lancia Lybra | |
| Make | Kia | Lancia |
| Model | Sorento | Lybra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 1594 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1870 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 60 L |
