1950 Austin A 70 vs. 1983 Lancia Prisma
To start off, 1983 Lancia Prisma is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1950 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lancia Prisma (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lancia Prisma should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A 70 weights approximately 390 kg more than 1983 Lancia Prisma.
Because 1950 Austin A 70 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1950 Austin A 70. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Lancia Prisma, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1950 Austin A 70 (158 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lancia Prisma. (129 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1950 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lancia Prisma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 70 | 1983 Lancia Prisma | |
| Make | Austin | Lancia |
| Model | A 70 | Prisma |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 158 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 67.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 134 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 70 L |
