1983 Lancia Prisma vs. 1983 Porsche 930
To start off, both 1983 Lancia Prisma and 1983 Porsche 930 were released in the same year (1983). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,297 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 Porsche 930 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Porsche 930 (296 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1983 Lancia Prisma. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Porsche 930 should accelerate faster than 1983 Lancia Prisma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Porsche 930 weights approximately 350 kg more than 1983 Lancia Prisma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1983 Porsche 930 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1983 Porsche 930. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1983 Lancia Prisma, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Porsche 930 (440 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lancia Prisma. (129 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1983 Porsche 930 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lancia Prisma.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Lancia Prisma | 1983 Porsche 930 | |
Make | Lancia | Porsche |
Model | Prisma | 930 |
Year Released | 1983 | 1983 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1497 cc | 3297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 129 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 74.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |