1999 Fiat Palio vs. 1983 Lancia Prisma
To start off, 1999 Fiat Palio is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Lancia Prisma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Lancia Prisma would be higher. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Lancia Prisma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lancia Prisma (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1999 Fiat Palio. (72 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lancia Prisma should accelerate faster than 1999 Fiat Palio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Fiat Palio weights approximately 190 kg more than 1983 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, 1983 Lancia Prisma (129 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Fiat Palio. (104 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1983 Lancia Prisma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Fiat Palio.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Fiat Palio | 1983 Lancia Prisma | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | Palio | Prisma |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.1 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 67.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |
