2006 Lancia Lybra vs. 2004 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2006 Lancia Lybra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,747 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Lancia Lybra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lancia Lybra (129 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Corolla. (90 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lancia Lybra should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lancia Lybra weights approximately 405 kg more than 2004 Toyota Corolla. 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, 2006 Lancia Lybra (156 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Corolla. (128 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Lancia Lybra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lancia Lybra | 2004 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Lybra | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 50 L |
