2005 Lancia Lybra vs. 2004 Rover 75
To start off, 2005 Lancia Lybra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Rover 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Rover 75 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Rover 75 (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2005 Lancia Lybra. (102 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 2005 Lancia Lybra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Rover 75 weights approximately 78 kg more than 2005 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 Rover 75 (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lancia Lybra. (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lancia Lybra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lancia Lybra | 2004 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Lancia | Rover |
| Model | Lybra | 75 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 102 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 1374 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2750 mm |
