1996 Daihatsu Charade vs. 1985 Lancia Prisma
To start off, 1996 Daihatsu Charade is newer by 11 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 1,590 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Daihatsu Charade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Daihatsu Charade (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1985 Lancia Prisma. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Daihatsu Charade should accelerate faster than 1985 Lancia Prisma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Lancia Prisma weights approximately 75 kg more than 1996 Daihatsu Charade.
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 Daihatsu Charade (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lancia Prisma. (105 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 Daihatsu Charade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lancia Prisma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Daihatsu Charade | 1985 Lancia Prisma | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Lancia |
| Model | Charade | Prisma |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 1301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2480 mm |
