2005 Lancia Ypsilon vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla

To start off, both 2005 Lancia Ypsilon and 2005 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Corolla (134 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2005 Lancia Ypsilon. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2005 Lancia Ypsilon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lancia Ypsilon weights approximately 111 kg more than 2005 Toyota Corolla.

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 Ypsilon (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2005 Lancia Ypsilon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Corolla. 2005 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 2005 Lancia Ypsilon has manual transmission. 2005 Lancia Ypsilon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Lancia Ypsilon 2005 Toyota Corolla
Make Lancia Toyota
Model Ypsilon Corolla
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Hatchback Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1248 cc 1770 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 69 HP 134 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 180 Nm 170 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 18.0:1 10.0:1
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1275 kg 1164 kg
Wheelbase Size 2390 mm 2600 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 47 L 60 L


 

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