1984 Lancia Prisma vs. 1981 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1984 Lancia Prisma is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Lancia Prisma is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lancia Prisma weights approximately 80 kg more than 1981 Toyota Corolla.
Because 1981 Toyota Corolla is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1981 Toyota Corolla. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Lancia Prisma, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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. 1981 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1984 Lancia Prisma has manual transmission. 1984 Lancia Prisma will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1981 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1984 Lancia Prisma | 1981 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Prisma | Corolla |
Year Released | 1984 | 1981 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |