1988 Lancia Prisma vs. 1988 Renault 5
To start off, both 1988 Lancia Prisma and 1988 Renault 5 were released in the same year (1988). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,299 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Lancia Prisma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lancia Prisma (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1988 Renault 5. (45 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lancia Prisma should accelerate faster than 1988 Renault 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lancia Prisma weights approximately 235 kg more than 1988 Renault 5. 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, 1988 Lancia Prisma (105 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Renault 5. (80 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1988 Lancia Prisma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Renault 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lancia Prisma | 1988 Renault 5 | |
| Make | Lancia | Renault |
| Model | Prisma | 5 |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 55.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 43 L |
