2001 Lada Samara II vs. 1983 Lancia Prisma
To start off, 2001 Lada Samara II is newer by 18 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. Both 2001 Lada Samara II and 1983 Lancia Prisma are equipped with a 1,497 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Lancia Prisma (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2001 Lada Samara II. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Lancia Prisma should accelerate faster than 2001 Lada Samara II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lada Samara II weights approximately 20 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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lada Samara II. (110 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1983 Lancia Prisma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lada Samara II.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lada Samara II | 1983 Lancia Prisma | |
| Make | Lada | Lancia |
| Model | Samara II | Prisma |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 67 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 129 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2660 mm |
