1978 Buick Regal vs. 1982 Lancia Prisma
To start off, 1982 Lancia Prisma is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Regal. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Regal would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Buick Regal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Buick Regal (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1982 Lancia Prisma. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Buick Regal should accelerate faster than 1982 Lancia Prisma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Buick Regal weights approximately 490 kg more than 1982 Lancia Prisma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Buick Regal 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 1978 Buick Regal. 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, 1978 Buick Regal (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lancia Prisma. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1978 Buick Regal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lancia Prisma.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Buick Regal | 1982 Lancia Prisma | |
Make | Buick | Lancia |
Model | Regal | Prisma |
Year Released | 1978 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3214 cc | 1499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2480 mm |