1980 Alfa Romeo GTV vs. 1982 Lancia Prisma
To start off, 1982 Lancia Prisma is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV would be higher. At 2,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV (158 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1982 Lancia Prisma. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV should accelerate faster than 1982 Lancia Prisma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV weights approximately 260 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lancia Prisma. (106 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lancia Prisma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Alfa Romeo GTV | 1982 Lancia Prisma | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lancia |
| Model | GTV | Prisma |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1302 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.3 mm | 55.5 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2480 mm |
