1979 Buick Century vs. 1987 Lancia Prisma
To start off, 1987 Lancia Prisma is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lancia Prisma (112 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lancia Prisma should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Century weights approximately 250 kg more than 1987 Lancia Prisma.
Because 1979 Buick Century 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 1979 Buick Century. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 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, 1979 Buick Century (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lancia Prisma. (163 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lancia Prisma.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Century | 1987 Lancia Prisma | |
Make | Buick | Lancia |
Model | Century | Prisma |
Year Released | 1979 | 1987 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3214 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 163 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2480 mm |