1983 Lancia Prisma vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 is newer by 22 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. At 3,605 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (445 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 360 more horse power than 1983 Lancia Prisma. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1983 Lancia Prisma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 640 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Porsche 911 (620 Nm) has 491 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lancia Prisma. (129 Nm). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lancia Prisma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Lancia Prisma | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Lancia | Porsche |
| Model | Prisma | 911 |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 445 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 63 L |
