1982 Lancia Prisma vs. 1982 Renault 9
To start off, both 1982 Lancia Prisma and 1982 Renault 9 were released in the same year (1982). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Lancia Prisma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lancia Prisma (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1982 Renault 9. (72 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lancia Prisma should accelerate faster than 1982 Renault 9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lancia Prisma weights approximately 89 kg more than 1982 Renault 9. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Renault 9. (104 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1982 Lancia Prisma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Renault 9.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Lancia Prisma | 1982 Renault 9 | |
Make | Lancia | Renault |
Model | Prisma | 9 |
Year Released | 1982 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1397 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 76.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 954 kg | 865 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2490 mm |