1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1982 Lancia Prisma
To start off, 1982 Lancia Prisma is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Lancia Prisma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia (95 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1982 Lancia Prisma. (64 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1982 Lancia Prisma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lancia Prisma weights approximately 48 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Because 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia 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 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia. 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, 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia (190 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lancia Prisma. (120 Nm). This means 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lancia Prisma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1982 Lancia Prisma | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lancia |
| Model | Giulia | Prisma |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 95 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 158 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1048 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2480 mm |
