1971 BMW Touring vs. 1987 Lancia Prisma
To start off, 1987 Lancia Prisma is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW Touring would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Lancia Prisma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lancia Prisma (112 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1971 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lancia Prisma should accelerate faster than 1971 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lancia Prisma weights approximately 150 kg more than 1971 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Lancia Prisma (163 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Lancia Prisma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 BMW Touring | 1987 Lancia Prisma | |
| Make | BMW | Lancia |
| Model | Touring | Prisma |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2480 mm |
