1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1986 Lancia Prisma

To start off, 1986 Lancia Prisma is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Abarth 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Abarth 1000 would be higher. At 1,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Lancia Prisma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1000 (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1986 Lancia Prisma. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1986 Lancia Prisma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Lancia Prisma weights approximately 270 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1000.

Because 1959 Abarth 1000 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 1959 Abarth 1000. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 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, 1986 Lancia Prisma (105 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 1000. (97 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1986 Lancia Prisma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 1000.

Compare all specifications:

1959 Abarth 1000 1986 Lancia Prisma
Make Abarth Lancia
Model 1000 Prisma
Year Released 1959 1986
Engine Position Rear Front
Engine Size 998 cc 1301 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 88 HP 76 HP
Engine RPM 8000 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 97 Nm 105 Nm
Torque RPM 5000 RPM 3400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 74 mm 86.4 mm
Engine Stroke Size 58 mm 55.5 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 680 kg 950 kg
Vehicle Length 3700 mm 4190 mm
Vehicle Width 1560 mm 1630 mm
Vehicle Height 1210 mm 1390 mm
Wheelbase Size 2170 mm 2480 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 51 L


 

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