1983 Lancia Prisma vs. 2005 Toyota Echo
To start off, 2005 Toyota Echo 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. Both 1983 Lancia Prisma and 2005 Toyota Echo are equipped with a 1,497 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Echo (108 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1983 Lancia Prisma. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Echo should accelerate faster than 1983 Lancia Prisma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Lancia Prisma weights approximately 18 kg more than 2005 Toyota Echo.
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, 2005 Toyota Echo (143 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lancia Prisma. (129 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Echo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lancia Prisma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Lancia Prisma | 2005 Toyota Echo | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Prisma | Echo |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| 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 | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 932 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
