2008 Honda Jazz vs. 1982 Lancia Prisma
To start off, 2008 Honda Jazz is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Lancia Prisma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Lancia Prisma would be higher. At 1,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Lancia Prisma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Lancia Prisma (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2008 Honda Jazz. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lancia Prisma should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Jazz weights approximately 108 kg more than 1982 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, 1982 Lancia Prisma (123 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Jazz. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1982 Lancia Prisma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda Jazz | 1982 Lancia Prisma | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Jazz | Prisma |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1338 cc | 1499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 63.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 940 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3840 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2480 mm |
