1989 Lancia Prisma vs. 1996 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1996 Toyota Celica is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Lancia Prisma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Lancia Prisma would be higher. At 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Celica (173 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1989 Lancia Prisma. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1989 Lancia Prisma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Celica weights approximately 230 kg more than 1989 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, 1996 Toyota Celica (178 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lancia Prisma. (105 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lancia Prisma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Lancia Prisma | 1996 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Prisma | Celica |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1301 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 55.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 75 L |
