1979 Daihatsu Taft vs. 1985 Lancia Prisma
To start off, 1985 Lancia Prisma is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Daihatsu Taft. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Daihatsu Taft would be higher. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Lancia Prisma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lancia Prisma (64 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1979 Daihatsu Taft. (44 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lancia Prisma should accelerate faster than 1979 Daihatsu Taft. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Lancia Prisma weights approximately 10 kg more than 1979 Daihatsu Taft. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1979 Daihatsu Taft is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Lancia Prisma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Daihatsu Taft will offer significantly more control. 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, 1985 Lancia Prisma (119 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Daihatsu Taft. (63 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1985 Lancia Prisma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Daihatsu Taft.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Daihatsu Taft | 1985 Lancia Prisma | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Lancia |
| Model | Taft | Prisma |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1985 |
| Engine Size | 958 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 44 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 63 Nm | 119 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2480 mm |
