1988 Lancia Prisma vs. 2006 Toyota Yaris
To start off, 2006 Toyota Yaris is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lancia Prisma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lancia Prisma would be higher. At 1,364 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Yaris is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Lancia Prisma (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Yaris. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lancia Prisma should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Yaris. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Yaris weights approximately 65 kg more than 1988 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, 2006 Toyota Yaris (170 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lancia Prisma. (105 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Yaris will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lancia Prisma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lancia Prisma | 2006 Toyota Yaris | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Prisma | Yaris |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1299 cc | 1364 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2380 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 45 L |
