1983 Citroen Visa vs. 1983 Lancia Prisma
To start off, both 1983 Citroen Visa and 1983 Lancia Prisma were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Lancia Prisma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lancia Prisma (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1983 Citroen Visa. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lancia Prisma should accelerate faster than 1983 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lancia Prisma weights approximately 145 kg more than 1983 Citroen Visa. 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, 1983 Lancia Prisma (129 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Citroen Visa. (86 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1983 Lancia Prisma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Citroen Visa | 1983 Lancia Prisma | |
Make | Citroen | Lancia |
Model | Visa | Prisma |
Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1124 cc | 1497 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 49 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 86 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69 mm | 67.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 805 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2660 mm |