1982 Lancia Prisma vs. 1955 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1982 Lancia Prisma is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Wartburg 312. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Wartburg 312 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 28 more horse power than 1955 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lancia Prisma should accelerate faster than 1955 Wartburg 312. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lancia Prisma weights approximately 88 kg more than 1955 Wartburg 312. 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 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Wartburg 312. (81 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1982 Lancia Prisma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Lancia Prisma | 1955 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Lancia | Wartburg |
| Model | Prisma | 312 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2460 mm |
