2008 BMW 328 vs. 1999 Lancia Lybra
To start off, 2008 BMW 328 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lancia Lybra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lancia Lybra would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 BMW 328 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 328 (231 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 1999 Lancia Lybra. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1999 Lancia Lybra.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Lancia Lybra (305 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 328. (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1999 Lancia Lybra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 328 | 1999 Lancia Lybra | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | 328 | Lybra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 2387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 231 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 60 L |
