2005 Audi A8 vs. 1987 Lancia Prisma
To start off, 2005 Audi A8 is newer by 18 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 4,178 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Audi A8 (335 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1987 Lancia Prisma. (112 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1987 Lancia Prisma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A8 weights approximately 765 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Audi A8 (430 Nm) has 267 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lancia Prisma. (163 Nm). This means 2005 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lancia Prisma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A8 | 1987 Lancia Prisma | |
| Make | Audi | Lancia |
| Model | A8 | Prisma |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4178 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 430 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 59 L |
