1976 Alpine A 110 vs. 1983 Lancia Prisma
To start off, 1983 Lancia Prisma is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Alpine A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Alpine A 110 would be higher. At 1,646 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Alpine A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alpine A 110 (94 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1983 Lancia Prisma. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alpine A 110 should accelerate faster than 1983 Lancia Prisma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lancia Prisma weights approximately 220 kg more than 1976 Alpine A 110.
Because 1976 Alpine A 110 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 1976 Alpine A 110. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 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, 1983 Lancia Prisma (129 Nm) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Alpine A 110. (128 Nm). This means 1983 Lancia Prisma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Alpine A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Alpine A 110 | 1983 Lancia Prisma | |
| Make | Alpine | Lancia |
| Model | A 110 | Prisma |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1646 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 67.5 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 | 730 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 70 L |
