2006 Lancia Lybra vs. 2003 Toyota Solara
To start off, 2006 Lancia Lybra is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Solara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Solara would be higher. At 2,437 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Solara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Solara (162 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2006 Lancia Lybra. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Solara should accelerate faster than 2006 Lancia Lybra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lancia Lybra weights approximately 51 kg more than 2003 Toyota Solara.
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, 2006 Lancia Lybra (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Solara. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Lancia Lybra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Solara.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lancia Lybra | 2003 Toyota Solara | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Lybra | Solara |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2387 cc | 2437 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.4:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2680 mm |
