1989 Honda Accord vs. 1985 Lancia Prisma
To start off, 1989 Honda Accord is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Lancia Prisma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Lancia Prisma would be higher. At 1,955 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Honda Accord (99 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1985 Lancia Prisma. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1985 Lancia Prisma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Honda Accord weights approximately 181 kg more than 1985 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, 1989 Honda Accord (147 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lancia Prisma. (105 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1989 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lancia Prisma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Honda Accord | 1985 Lancia Prisma | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Accord | Prisma |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1955 cc | 1301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 55.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1131 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 51 L |
