1969 Audi Variant vs. 1984 Lancia Prisma
To start off, 1984 Lancia Prisma is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Audi Variant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Audi Variant would be higher. At 1,696 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Audi Variant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lancia Prisma (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1969 Audi Variant. (53 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lancia Prisma should accelerate faster than 1969 Audi Variant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Audi Variant weights approximately 120 kg more than 1984 Lancia Prisma.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1984 Lancia Prisma (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Audi Variant. (113 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Lancia Prisma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Audi Variant.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Audi Variant | 1984 Lancia Prisma | |
| Make | Audi | Lancia |
| Model | Variant | Prisma |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1696 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 113 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 70 L |
