1986 Fiat Regata vs. 1987 Lancia Prisma
To start off, 1987 Lancia Prisma is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Fiat Regata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Fiat Regata would be higher. Both 1986 Fiat Regata and 1987 Lancia Prisma are equipped with a 1,301 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lancia Prisma (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1986 Fiat Regata. (67 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lancia Prisma should accelerate faster than 1986 Fiat Regata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lancia Prisma weights approximately 30 kg more than 1986 Fiat Regata. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1987 Lancia Prisma (105 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Fiat Regata. (102 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1987 Lancia Prisma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Fiat Regata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Fiat Regata | 1987 Lancia Prisma | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | Regata | Prisma |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1301 cc | 1301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2900 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 55.5 mm | 55.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2480 mm |
