1982 Lancia Prisma vs. 2009 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2009 Subaru Forester 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. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Subaru Forester (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1982 Lancia Prisma. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1982 Lancia Prisma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Forester weights approximately 600 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 2009 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1982 Lancia Prisma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Forester 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, 2009 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lancia Prisma. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lancia Prisma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Lancia Prisma | 2009 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Lancia | Subaru |
| Model | Prisma | Forester |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2616 mm |
