1983 Lancia Prisma vs. 2007 Tata Indica
To start off, 2007 Tata Indica is newer by 24 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 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Lancia Prisma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lancia Prisma (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2007 Tata Indica. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lancia Prisma should accelerate faster than 2007 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Tata Indica weights approximately 95 kg more than 1983 Lancia Prisma.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Tata Indica (135 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Lancia Prisma. (129 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Tata Indica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Lancia Prisma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Lancia Prisma | 2007 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Lancia | Tata |
| Model | Prisma | Indica |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 129 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1045 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 37 L |
