Alfa Romeo Spider (1983 – 1990) vs Lancia Prisma (1983 – 1990): specs compared
The Alfa Romeo Spider is the more powerful of the two, with up to 128 hp against 116 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.0 s against 10.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 190 km/h against 185 km/h. The Lancia Prisma uses less fuel, from 5.8 L/100 km against 9.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 935 kg against 1,040 kg. At 4,249 mm, the Alfa Romeo Spider is 68 mm longer than the Lancia Prisma.
| Specification |
Alfa Romeo
Spider
1983 – 1990
|
Lancia
Prisma
1983 – 1990
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Italy | Italy |
| Documented years | 1983 – 1990 | 1983 – 1990 |
| Body style | Spider · Convertible | — |
| Variants | 1 | 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | RWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 128 hp | 77 – 116 hp |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 105 – 172 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.0 s | 10.0 – 14.3 s |
| Top speed | 190 km/h | 163 – 185 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.5 L/100 km | 5.8 – 9.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,249 mm | 4,181 mm |
| Width | 1,628 mm | 1,621 mm |
| Height | 1,288 mm | 1,379 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,248 mm | 2,479 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,040 kg | 935 – 1,180 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

