1983 Lancia Prisma vs. 1980 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1983 Lancia Prisma is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corsa would be higher. 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 17 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lancia Prisma should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lancia Prisma weights approximately 135 kg more than 1980 Toyota Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1983 Lancia Prisma (129 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corsa. (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1983 Lancia Prisma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Lancia Prisma | 1980 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Prisma | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |
