2005 Lancia Lybra vs. 2004 Vauxhall Vectra
To start off, 2005 Lancia Lybra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Vauxhall Vectra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Vauxhall Vectra would be higher. At 1,998 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Lancia Lybra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lancia Lybra (149 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2004 Vauxhall Vectra. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lancia Lybra should accelerate faster than 2004 Vauxhall Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Vauxhall Vectra weights approximately 20 kg more than 2005 Lancia Lybra.
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 Vauxhall Vectra (321 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lancia Lybra. (181 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2004 Vauxhall Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lancia Lybra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lancia Lybra | 2004 Vauxhall Vectra | |
| Make | Lancia | Vauxhall |
| Model | Lybra | Vectra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1510 mm |
