1983 Honda Civic vs. 1983 Lancia Prisma
To start off, both 1983 Honda Civic 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 26 more horse power than 1983 Honda Civic. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lancia Prisma should accelerate faster than 1983 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lancia Prisma weights approximately 165 kg more than 1983 Honda Civic. 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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Honda Civic. (94 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Lancia Prisma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Honda Civic | 1983 Lancia Prisma | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Civic | Prisma |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1334 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 67.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |
