1984 Lancia Prisma vs. 2000 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2000 Porsche Boxster is newer by 16 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 2,687 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Porsche Boxster (217 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1984 Lancia Prisma. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1984 Lancia Prisma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 310 kg more than 1984 Lancia Prisma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Porsche Boxster 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 2000 Porsche Boxster. 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, 2000 Porsche Boxster (265 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lancia Prisma. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lancia Prisma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Lancia Prisma | 2000 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Lancia | Porsche |
| Model | Prisma | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1260 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2360 mm |
