2006 Lancia Lybra vs. 2005 Mitsubishi Galant
To start off, 2006 Lancia Lybra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mitsubishi Galant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mitsubishi Galant would be higher. At 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Lancia Lybra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lancia Lybra (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2005 Mitsubishi Galant. (143 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lancia Lybra should accelerate faster than 2005 Mitsubishi Galant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lancia Lybra weights approximately 156 kg more than 2005 Mitsubishi Galant. 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 (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mitsubishi Galant. (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2006 Lancia Lybra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mitsubishi Galant.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lancia Lybra | 2005 Mitsubishi Galant | |
| Make | Lancia | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Lybra | Galant |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2387 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1446 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2640 mm |
