2007 Lancia Lybra vs. 2007 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, both 2007 Lancia Lybra and 2007 Volkswagen Sharan were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Lancia Lybra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Sharan (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2007 Lancia Lybra. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Sharan should accelerate faster than 2007 Lancia Lybra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 353 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.
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 Volkswagen Sharan (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lancia Lybra. (275 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Sharan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lancia Lybra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lancia Lybra | 2007 Volkswagen Sharan | |
| Make | Lancia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Lybra | Sharan |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 275 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 12.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1738 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 70 L |
