1987 Lancia Prisma vs. 2000 Plymouth Breeze
To start off, 2000 Plymouth Breeze is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Lancia Prisma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Lancia Prisma would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Plymouth Breeze is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Plymouth Breeze (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1987 Lancia Prisma. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Plymouth Breeze should accelerate faster than 1987 Lancia Prisma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Plymouth Breeze weights approximately 400 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, 2000 Plymouth Breeze (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lancia Prisma. (105 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 Plymouth Breeze will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lancia Prisma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Lancia Prisma | 2000 Plymouth Breeze | |
| Make | Lancia | Plymouth |
| Model | Prisma | Breeze |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1301 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 55.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 79 L |
