1999 Italdesign Nazca vs. 1987 Lancia Prisma
To start off, 1999 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Lancia Prisma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Lancia Prisma would be higher. At 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Italdesign Nazca (296 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1987 Lancia Prisma. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster than 1987 Lancia Prisma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Italdesign Nazca weights approximately 150 kg more than 1987 Lancia Prisma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Italdesign Nazca is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Italdesign Nazca. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Lancia Prisma, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 365 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lancia Prisma. (105 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lancia Prisma.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Italdesign Nazca | 1987 Lancia Prisma | |
| Make | Italdesign | Lancia |
| Model | Nazca | Prisma |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4988 cc | 1301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2480 mm |
