2005 Lancia Lybra vs. 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, both 2005 Lancia Lybra and 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,493 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara (163 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2005 Lancia Lybra. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 2005 Lancia Lybra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lancia Lybra weights approximately 35 kg more than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Because 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Lancia Lybra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara will offer significantly more control. 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 (309 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Lancia Lybra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara. 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 Suzuki Grand Vitara will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lancia Lybra | 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Lancia | Suzuki |
| Model | Lybra | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2387 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2810 mm |
