1985 Lancia Prisma vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Lancia Prisma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Lancia Prisma would be higher. At 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1025 kg more than 1985 Lancia Prisma.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 Lancia Prisma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lancia Prisma. (119 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lancia Prisma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Lancia Prisma | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | Lancia | Land Rover |
| Model | Prisma | Defender |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 75 L |
