2007 Audi A8 vs. 2007 Lancia Lybra

To start off, both 2007 Audi A8 and 2007 Lancia Lybra were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A8 (330 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 2007 Lancia Lybra. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Lancia Lybra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi A8 weights approximately 445 kg more than 2007 Lancia Lybra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2007 Audi A8 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Lancia Lybra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi A8 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Audi A8 (430 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lancia Lybra. (181 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lancia Lybra. 2007 Audi A8 has automatic transmission and 2007 Lancia Lybra has manual transmission. 2007 Lancia Lybra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Audi A8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Audi A8 2007 Lancia Lybra
Make Audi Lancia
Model A8 Lybra
Year Released 2007 2007
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4172 cc 1998 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 5 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 5 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 330 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 430 Nm 181 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3750 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 11.0:1 10.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 245 km/hour 210 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 6.4 seconds 9.9 seconds
Drive Type 4WD Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1910 kg 1465 kg
Vehicle Length 5190 mm 4470 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1460 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 3080 mm 2600 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 11.9 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 60 L


 

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