1984 Lancia Prisma vs. 2012 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2012 Subaru Impreza is newer by 28 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Impreza (265 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 1984 Lancia Prisma. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Impreza should accelerate faster than 1984 Lancia Prisma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 505 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 2012 Subaru Impreza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Lancia Prisma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Impreza will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Subaru Impreza (330 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Lancia Prisma. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Lancia Prisma.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Lancia Prisma | 2012 Subaru Impreza | |
Make | Lancia | Subaru |
Model | Prisma | Impreza |
Year Released | 1984 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1455 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4415 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1796 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1476 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2624 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 64 L |