1987 Lancia Prisma vs. 2009 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Toyota Corolla is newer by 22 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 1,398 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Corolla (96 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1987 Lancia Prisma. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 1987 Lancia Prisma.
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, 2009 Toyota Corolla (130 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lancia Prisma. (105 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lancia Prisma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Lancia Prisma | 2009 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Prisma | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1301 cc | 1398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 79.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 55.5 mm | 71.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.5:1 |
| 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 Length | 4190 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 55 L |
