1984 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1986 Lancia Prisma
To start off, 1986 Lancia Prisma is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 4,085 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Cadillac DeVille (129 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1986 Lancia Prisma. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1986 Lancia Prisma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 590 kg more than 1986 Lancia Prisma. 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, 1984 Cadillac DeVille (271 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Lancia Prisma. (105 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1984 Cadillac DeVille will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Lancia Prisma. 1984 Cadillac DeVille has automatic transmission and 1986 Lancia Prisma has manual transmission. 1986 Lancia Prisma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Cadillac DeVille will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Cadillac DeVille | 1986 Lancia Prisma | |
Make | Cadillac | Lancia |
Model | DeVille | Prisma |
Year Released | 1984 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4085 cc | 1301 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 86.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 55.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2480 mm |