1987 Lancia Prisma vs. 1987 Saab 900
To start off, both 1987 Lancia Prisma and 1987 Saab 900 were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Lancia Prisma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Saab 900 (175 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1987 Lancia Prisma. (112 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Saab 900 should accelerate faster than 1987 Lancia Prisma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Saab 900 weights approximately 105 kg more than 1987 Lancia Prisma. 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 Saab 900 (273 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lancia Prisma. (163 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1987 Saab 900 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lancia Prisma.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Lancia Prisma | 1987 Saab 900 | |
Make | Lancia | Saab |
Model | Prisma | 900 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 112 HP | 175 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 163 Nm | 273 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 63 L |