1984 Lancia Prisma vs. 1985 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1985 Opel Kadett is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Lancia Prisma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Lancia Prisma would be higher. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1984 Lancia Prisma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lancia Prisma (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1985 Opel Kadett. (59 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lancia Prisma should accelerate faster than 1985 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Lancia Prisma weights approximately 176 kg more than 1985 Opel Kadett. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1985 Opel Kadett 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 1985 Opel Kadett. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1984 Lancia Prisma (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Opel Kadett. (88 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Lancia Prisma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Lancia Prisma | 1985 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Lancia | Opel |
Model | Prisma | Kadett |
Year Released | 1984 | 1985 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 61 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 774 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |