1982 Fiat 126 vs. 1982 Lancia Prisma
To start off, both 1982 Fiat 126 and 1982 Lancia Prisma were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Lancia Prisma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lancia Prisma (64 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1982 Fiat 126. (24 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lancia Prisma should accelerate faster than 1982 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lancia Prisma weights approximately 463 kg more than 1982 Fiat 126. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1982 Fiat 126 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 1982 Fiat 126. 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, 1982 Lancia Prisma (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Fiat 126. (42 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1982 Lancia Prisma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Fiat 126 | 1982 Lancia Prisma | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | 126 | Prisma |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 24 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 42 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1048 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3130 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2480 mm |
