2002 Honda Accord vs. 1987 Lancia Prisma
To start off, 2002 Honda Accord is newer by 15 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (152 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1987 Lancia Prisma. (112 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1987 Lancia Prisma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Lancia Prisma weights approximately 66 kg more than 2002 Honda Accord.
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, 2002 Honda Accord (192 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lancia Prisma. (163 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lancia Prisma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Accord | 1987 Lancia Prisma | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Accord | Prisma |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 59 L |
