1989 Lancia Prisma vs. 1978 Toyota Corsa
To start off, 1989 Lancia Prisma is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corsa would be higher. At 1,452 cc, 1978 Toyota Corsa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lancia Prisma (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corsa. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lancia Prisma should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lancia Prisma weights approximately 135 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corsa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Toyota Corsa (115 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lancia Prisma. (105 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lancia Prisma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Lancia Prisma | 1978 Toyota Corsa | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Prisma | Corsa |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1301 cc | 1452 cc |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2510 mm |
