1987 Lancia Prisma vs. 2012 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2012 Nissan Quest is newer by 25 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Quest is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Quest (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1987 Lancia Prisma. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Quest should accelerate faster than 1987 Lancia Prisma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Quest weights approximately 1113 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, 2012 Nissan Quest (325 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lancia Prisma. (105 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Quest will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lancia Prisma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Lancia Prisma | 2012 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Lancia | Nissan |
| Model | Prisma | Quest |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1301 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 2063 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1971 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1854 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 76 L |
