2005 Lancia Lybra vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 7 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Legacy (170 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2005 Lancia Lybra. (129 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2005 Lancia Lybra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 148 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.
Because 2012 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Lancia Lybra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Legacy 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, 2012 Subaru Legacy (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lancia Lybra. (156 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lancia Lybra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lancia Lybra | 2012 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Lancia | Subaru |
| Model | Lybra | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1375 kg | 1523 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4775 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
