1953 Austin A 70 vs. 1982 Lancia Prisma
To start off, 1982 Lancia Prisma is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,199 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lancia Prisma (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lancia Prisma should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 70 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1982 Lancia Prisma.
Because 1953 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 1953 Austin A 70. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 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, 1953 Austin A 70 (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lancia Prisma. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1953 Austin A 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lancia Prisma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 70 | 1982 Lancia Prisma | |
| Make | Austin | Lancia |
| Model | A 70 | Prisma |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 1499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 66 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 157 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2480 mm |
