2005 Lancia Lybra vs. 2009 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2009 Smart ForTwo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lancia Lybra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lancia Lybra would be higher. At 1,928 cc (5 cylinders), 2005 Lancia Lybra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lancia Lybra (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lancia Lybra should accelerate faster than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
Because 2009 Smart ForTwo is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Smart ForTwo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Lancia Lybra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Lancia Lybra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lancia Lybra | 2009 Smart ForTwo | |
Make | Lancia | Smart |
Model | Lybra | ForTwo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1928 cc | 999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 81.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 145 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.6 seconds | 13.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 2700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1550 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 1870 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 33 L |