2006 Lancia Lybra vs. 2011 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2011 Toyota Venza is newer by 5 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 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Venza (182 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2006 Lancia Lybra. (129 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Venza should accelerate faster than 2006 Lancia Lybra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Venza weights approximately 291 kg more than 2006 Lancia Lybra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Lancia Lybra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Venza 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, 2011 Toyota Venza (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lancia Lybra. (156 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lancia Lybra. 2011 Toyota Venza has automatic transmission and 2006 Lancia Lybra has manual transmission. 2006 Lancia Lybra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Toyota Venza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lancia Lybra | 2011 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Lybra | Venza |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1747 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1415 kg | 1706 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4801 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 67 L |
