1985 Lancia Prisma vs. 1981 Volkswagen Santana
To start off, 1985 Lancia Prisma is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Volkswagen Santana. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Volkswagen Santana would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Volkswagen Santana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lancia Prisma (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1981 Volkswagen Santana. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lancia Prisma should accelerate faster than 1981 Volkswagen Santana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Volkswagen Santana weights approximately 105 kg more than 1985 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, 1981 Volkswagen Santana (133 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lancia Prisma. (105 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1981 Volkswagen Santana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lancia Prisma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Lancia Prisma | 1981 Volkswagen Santana | |
| Make | Lancia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Prisma | Santana |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1301 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 23.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 60 L |
