1982 Lancia Prisma vs. 1959 Wartburg 311
To start off, 1982 Lancia Prisma is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Wartburg 311. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Wartburg 311 would be higher. At 1,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Lancia Prisma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lancia Prisma (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1959 Wartburg 311. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lancia Prisma should accelerate faster than 1959 Wartburg 311. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Wartburg 311 weights approximately 20 kg more than 1982 Lancia Prisma.
Let's talk about torque, 1982 Lancia Prisma (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Wartburg 311. (82 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1982 Lancia Prisma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Wartburg 311.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Lancia Prisma | 1959 Wartburg 311 | |
Make | Lancia | Wartburg |
Model | Prisma | 311 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1499 cc | 900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 36 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 82 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63.9 mm | 78 mm |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 940 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 |