1982 Lancia Prisma vs. 2009 Mazda 5
To start off, 2009 Mazda 5 is newer by 27 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. Both 1982 Lancia Prisma and 2009 Mazda 5 are equipped with a 1,998 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lancia Prisma (115 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2009 Mazda 5. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lancia Prisma should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mazda 5 weights approximately 534 kg more than 1982 Lancia Prisma.
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, 2009 Mazda 5 (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lancia Prisma. (164 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda 5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lancia Prisma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Lancia Prisma | 2009 Mazda 5 | |
| Make | Lancia | Mazda |
| Model | Prisma | 5 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 164 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 86 mm |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1614 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 60 L |
