2005 Lancia Lybra vs. 2005 Opel Vectra

To start off, both 2005 Lancia Lybra and 2005 Opel Vectra were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,909 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Opel Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Opel Vectra (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2005 Lancia Lybra. (102 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Opel Vectra should accelerate faster than 2005 Lancia Lybra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lancia Lybra weights approximately 96 kg more than 2005 Opel Vectra.

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 Opel Vectra (321 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lancia Lybra. (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Opel Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lancia Lybra.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Lancia Lybra 2005 Opel Vectra
Make Lancia Opel
Model Lybra Vectra
Year Released 2005 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1581 cc 1909 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 102 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 5750 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 144 Nm 321 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 84 mm 82 mm
Engine Stroke Size 71.5 mm 90.4 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 1296 kg 1200 kg
Vehicle Length 4470 mm 4600 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2600 mm 2640 mm


 

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