2005 Lancia Lybra vs. 2005 Samsung SM3
To start off, both 2005 Lancia Lybra and 2005 Samsung SM3 were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Lancia Lybra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lancia Lybra (129 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2005 Samsung SM3. (94 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lancia Lybra should accelerate faster than 2005 Samsung SM3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lancia Lybra weights approximately 211 kg more than 2005 Samsung SM3. 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 (156 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Samsung SM3. (135 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2005 Lancia Lybra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Samsung SM3. 2005 Samsung SM3 has automatic transmission and 2005 Lancia Lybra has manual transmission. 2005 Lancia Lybra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Samsung SM3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lancia Lybra | 2005 Samsung SM3 | |
| Make | Lancia | Samsung |
| Model | Lybra | SM3 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1164 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2540 mm |
