1971 Honda Life vs. 1982 Lancia Prisma
To start off, 1982 Lancia Prisma is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Lancia Prisma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lancia Prisma (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1971 Honda Life. (29 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lancia Prisma should accelerate faster than 1971 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lancia Prisma weights approximately 450 kg more than 1971 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1982 Lancia Prisma (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Honda Life. (28 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1982 Lancia Prisma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Honda Life | 1982 Lancia Prisma | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Life | Prisma |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 356 cc | 1499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 29 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 28 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 67 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 50.6 mm | 63.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 113 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 490 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3000 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1300 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2090 mm | 2480 mm |
