1982 Lancia Prisma vs. 1955 Trabant P 70
To start off, 1982 Lancia Prisma is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Trabant P 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Trabant P 70 would be higher. 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 42 more horse power than 1955 Trabant P 70. (22 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lancia Prisma should accelerate faster than 1955 Trabant P 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lancia Prisma weights approximately 198 kg more than 1955 Trabant P 70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Lancia Prisma (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Trabant P 70. (54 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Lancia Prisma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Trabant P 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Lancia Prisma | 1955 Trabant P 70 | |
| Make | Lancia | Trabant |
| Model | Prisma | P 70 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1955 |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2390 mm |
