1982 Lancia Prisma vs. 1982 Nissan Skyline
To start off, both 1982 Lancia Prisma and 1982 Nissan Skyline 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 Nissan Skyline (93 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1982 Lancia Prisma. (64 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1982 Lancia Prisma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 2 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.
Because 1982 Nissan Skyline 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 Nissan Skyline. 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 Nissan Skyline (149 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lancia Prisma. (120 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1982 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lancia Prisma.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Lancia Prisma | 1982 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Lancia | Nissan |
Model | Prisma | Skyline |
Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 64 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 120 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2620 mm |