1983 Lancia Prisma vs. 1990 Toyota Sera
To start off, 1990 Toyota Sera is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lancia Prisma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lancia Prisma would be higher. Both 1983 Lancia Prisma and 1990 Toyota Sera are equipped with a 1,497 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Sera (108 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1983 Lancia Prisma. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Sera should accelerate faster than 1983 Lancia Prisma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lancia Prisma weights approximately 44 kg more than 1990 Toyota Sera.
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, 1990 Toyota Sera (132 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lancia Prisma. (129 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Sera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lancia Prisma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Lancia Prisma | 1990 Toyota Sera | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Prisma | Sera |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 906 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |
