2006 Lancia Lybra vs. 2010 Smart ForTwo
To start off, 2010 Smart ForTwo is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Lancia Lybra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Lancia Lybra would be higher. At 1,998 cc (5 cylinders), 2006 Lancia Lybra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lancia Lybra (149 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (70 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lancia Lybra should accelerate faster than 2010 Smart ForTwo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lancia Lybra weights approximately 625 kg more than 2010 Smart ForTwo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Smart ForTwo is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Smart ForTwo. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Lancia Lybra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (181 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Smart ForTwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Lancia Lybra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Smart ForTwo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lancia Lybra | 2010 Smart ForTwo | |
| Make | Lancia | Smart |
| Model | Lybra | ForTwo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 149 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 92 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 840 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 2695 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1542 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 1867 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 33 L |
