1998 Honda Accord vs. 1982 Lancia Prisma
To start off, 1998 Honda Accord is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Lancia Prisma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Lancia Prisma would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda Accord (201 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1982 Lancia Prisma. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1982 Lancia Prisma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Accord weights approximately 360 kg more than 1982 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, 1998 Honda Accord (196 Nm @ 6600 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lancia Prisma. (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1998 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lancia Prisma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Accord | 1982 Lancia Prisma | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Accord | Prisma |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 201 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 63.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2480 mm |
