1983 Lancia Prisma vs. 2006 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2006 Land Rover Defender is newer by 23 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 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover Defender (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1983 Lancia Prisma. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1983 Lancia Prisma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 450 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 2006 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 Lancia Prisma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lancia Prisma. (129 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lancia Prisma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Lancia Prisma | 2006 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Lancia | Land Rover |
| Model | Prisma | Defender |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |
