2008 Fiat Ducato vs. 1987 Lancia Prisma
To start off, 2008 Fiat Ducato is newer by 21 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 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Fiat Ducato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Fiat Ducato (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1987 Lancia Prisma. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Ducato should accelerate faster than 1987 Lancia Prisma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 1070 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, 2008 Fiat Ducato (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Lancia Prisma. (105 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2008 Fiat Ducato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Lancia Prisma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Fiat Ducato | 1987 Lancia Prisma | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | Ducato | Prisma |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1301 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 55.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.2:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 14 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2020 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2160 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 51 L |
