1987 Lancia Prisma vs. 1987 Volvo 740
To start off, both 1987 Lancia Prisma and 1987 Volvo 740 were released in the same year (1987). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Volvo 740 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Volvo 740 (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1987 Lancia Prisma. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Volvo 740 should accelerate faster than 1987 Lancia Prisma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Volvo 740 weights approximately 382 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.
Because 1987 Volvo 740 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1987 Volvo 740. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Lancia Prisma, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Volvo 740 (239 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lancia Prisma. (105 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1987 Volvo 740 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lancia Prisma.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Lancia Prisma | 1987 Volvo 740 | |
Make | Lancia | Volvo |
Model | Prisma | 740 |
Year Released | 1987 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1301 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 105 Nm | 239 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 55.5 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1332 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2780 mm |