2006 Lancia Lybra vs. 2006 Rover 45
To start off, both 2006 Lancia Lybra and 2006 Rover 45 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Rover 45 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Rover 45 (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2006 Lancia Lybra. (129 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Rover 45 should accelerate faster than 2006 Lancia Lybra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lancia Lybra weights approximately 75 kg more than 2006 Rover 45.
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 Rover 45 (185 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lancia Lybra. (156 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2006 Rover 45 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lancia Lybra. 2006 Rover 45 has automatic transmission and 2006 Lancia Lybra has manual transmission. 2006 Lancia Lybra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Rover 45 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lancia Lybra | 2006 Rover 45 | |
| Make | Lancia | Rover |
| Model | Lybra | 45 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 66.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 201 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |
