2005 Lancia Lybra vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo
To start off, both 2005 Lancia Lybra and 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,386 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Lancia Lybra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lancia Lybra (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. (124 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lancia Lybra should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lancia Lybra weights approximately 110 kg more than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. 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 (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 119 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo. (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Lancia Lybra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lancia Lybra | 2005 Mercedes-Benz Vaneo | |
| Make | Lancia | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Lybra | Vaneo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2386 cc | 1898 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 85.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 214 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.7 seconds | 11.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1485 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 54 L |
