1997 Honda Civic vs. 1989 Lancia Prisma
To start off, 1997 Honda Civic is newer by 8 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 1,395 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Lancia Prisma (75 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1997 Honda Civic. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Lancia Prisma should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda Civic weights approximately 5 kg more than 1989 Lancia Prisma.
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, 1997 Honda Civic (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Lancia Prisma. (105 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1997 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Lancia Prisma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda Civic | 1989 Lancia Prisma | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Civic | Prisma |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1395 cc | 1301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 955 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2480 mm |
