2009 Brilliance BS4 vs. 1988 Lancia Prisma
To start off, 2009 Brilliance BS4 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lancia Prisma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lancia Prisma would be higher. At 1,582 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Brilliance BS4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Brilliance BS4 (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1988 Lancia Prisma. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Brilliance BS4 should accelerate faster than 1988 Lancia Prisma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Brilliance BS4 weights approximately 525 kg more than 1988 Lancia Prisma. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Brilliance BS4 (134 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lancia Prisma. (105 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Brilliance BS4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lancia Prisma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Brilliance BS4 | 1988 Lancia Prisma | |
| Make | Brilliance | Lancia |
| Model | BS4 | Prisma |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1582 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 134 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87.3 mm | 55.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1475 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 74 L | 51 L |
