1989 Lancia Prisma vs. 2012 Fiat 500
To start off, 2012 Fiat 500 is newer by 23 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 1,368 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Fiat 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Fiat 500 (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1989 Lancia Prisma. (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Fiat 500 should accelerate faster than 1989 Lancia Prisma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Lancia Prisma weights approximately 20 kg more than 2012 Fiat 500.
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, 2012 Fiat 500 (206 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lancia Prisma. (105 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Fiat 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lancia Prisma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Lancia Prisma | 2012 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Lancia | Fiat |
| Model | Prisma | 500 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1301 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 75 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.5 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 55.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 3550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 35 L |
