2005 Lancia Lybra vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2005 Lancia Lybra and 2005 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2005 Lancia Lybra. (102 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2005 Lancia Lybra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 195 kg more than 2005 Lancia Lybra. 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 Volkswagen Passat (286 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lancia Lybra. (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lancia Lybra.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lancia Lybra | 2005 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Lancia | Volkswagen |
Model | Lybra | Passat |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 1901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 286 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 62 L |