1984 Lancia Prisma vs. 1984 Plymouth Turismo

To start off, both 1984 Lancia Prisma and 1984 Plymouth Turismo were released in the same year (1984). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,592 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Plymouth Turismo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lancia Prisma (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1984 Plymouth Turismo. (62 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lancia Prisma should accelerate faster than 1984 Plymouth Turismo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Plymouth Turismo weights approximately 106 kg more than 1984 Lancia Prisma.

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 Lancia Prisma (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Plymouth Turismo. (117 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1984 Lancia Prisma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Plymouth Turismo.

Compare all specifications:

1984 Lancia Prisma 1984 Plymouth Turismo
Make Lancia Plymouth
Model Prisma Turismo
Year Released 1984 1984
Body Type Sedan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1498 cc 1592 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 85 HP 62 HP
Engine RPM 5800 RPM 4800 RPM
Torque 123 Nm 117 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3200 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front Front
Number of Doors 4 doors 3 doors
Vehicle Weight 950 kg 1056 kg
Vehicle Length 4190 mm 4430 mm
Vehicle Width 1630 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 1300 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2460 mm