1982 Lancia Prisma vs. 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 15 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 3,378 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser (176 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1982 Lancia Prisma. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1982 Lancia Prisma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 890 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 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Lancia Prisma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser will offer significantly more control. 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, 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser (303 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lancia Prisma. (164 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lancia Prisma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Lancia Prisma | 1997 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Prisma | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1982 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 3378 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 303 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2680 mm |
