2007 Lancia Lybra vs. 2003 Nissan Primera
To start off, 2007 Lancia Lybra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Nissan Primera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Nissan Primera would be higher. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Lancia Lybra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lancia Lybra (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2003 Nissan Primera. (112 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lancia Lybra should accelerate faster than 2003 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lancia Lybra weights approximately 113 kg more than 2003 Nissan Primera. 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, 2007 Lancia Lybra (275 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Nissan Primera. (163 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Lancia Lybra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Nissan Primera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lancia Lybra | 2003 Nissan Primera | |
| Make | Lancia | Nissan |
| Model | Lybra | Primera |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1272 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 62 L |
