2005 Lancia Lybra vs. 2005 Skoda Fabia

To start off, both 2005 Lancia Lybra and 2005 Skoda Fabia were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Skoda Fabia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lancia Lybra (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2005 Skoda Fabia. (113 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lancia Lybra should accelerate faster than 2005 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lancia Lybra weights approximately 245 kg more than 2005 Skoda Fabia. 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 (181 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Skoda Fabia. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Lancia Lybra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Skoda Fabia.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Lancia Lybra 2005 Skoda Fabia
Make Lancia Skoda
Model Lybra Fabia
Year Released 2005 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1928 cc 1984 cc
Engine Cylinders 5 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 148 HP 113 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 181 Nm 170 Nm
Torque RPM 3750 RPM 2400 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 210 km/hour 192 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 9.6 seconds 10.1 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1465 kg 1220 kg
Vehicle Length 4470 mm 4230 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1650 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2600 mm 2470 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.8 L/100km 7.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 45 L


 

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