1984 Audi 80 vs. 1987 Lancia Prisma
To start off, 1987 Lancia Prisma is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Audi 80. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Audi 80 would be higher. At 1,301 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Lancia Prisma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lancia Prisma (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1984 Audi 80. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lancia Prisma should accelerate faster than 1984 Audi 80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lancia Prisma weights approximately 20 kg more than 1984 Audi 80. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1987 Lancia Prisma (105 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Audi 80. (101 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1987 Lancia Prisma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Audi 80.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Audi 80 | 1987 Lancia Prisma | |
| Make | Audi | Lancia |
| Model | 80 | Prisma |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1296 cc | 1301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 101 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.4 mm | 55.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 51 L |
