1987 Lancia Prisma vs. 1958 Land Rover 109

To start off, 1987 Lancia Prisma is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Land Rover 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Land Rover 109 would be higher. At 2,285 cc (4 cylinders), 1958 Land Rover 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Lancia Prisma (76 HP) has 9 more horse power than 1958 Land Rover 109. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Lancia Prisma should accelerate faster than 1958 Land Rover 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Land Rover 109 weights approximately 750 kg more than 1987 Lancia Prisma.

Because 1958 Land Rover 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Lancia Prisma. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1958 Land Rover 109 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, 1958 Land Rover 109 (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lancia Prisma. (105 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1958 Land Rover 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lancia Prisma.

Compare all specifications:

1987 Lancia Prisma 1958 Land Rover 109
Make Lancia Land Rover
Model Prisma 109
Year Released 1987 1958
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1301 cc 2285 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 76 HP 67 HP
Torque 105 Nm 157 Nm
Torque RPM 3400 RPM 2500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Vehicle Weight 950 kg 1700 kg
Vehicle Length 4190 mm 4450 mm
Vehicle Width 1630 mm 1640 mm
Vehicle Height 1390 mm 2070 mm
Wheelbase Size 2480 mm 2780 mm