1982 Lancia Prisma vs. 1995 Lancia Delta
To start off, 1995 Lancia Delta is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Lancia Prisma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Lancia Prisma would be higher. At 1,581 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Lancia Delta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lancia Prisma (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1995 Lancia Delta. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lancia Prisma should accelerate faster than 1995 Lancia Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lancia Delta weights approximately 180 kg more than 1982 Lancia Prisma.
Let's talk about torque, 1995 Lancia Delta (125 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lancia Prisma. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1995 Lancia Delta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lancia Prisma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Lancia Prisma | 1995 Lancia Delta | |
| Make | Lancia | Lancia |
| Model | Prisma | Delta |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1581 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2550 mm |
