The 4 cylinder, single overhead camshaft naturally aspirated powerplant has 2 valves per cylinder and a displacement of 1.5 litres. This unit produces power and torque figures of 84 bhp (85 PS/63 kW) at 5800 rpm and 123 Nm (91 lbft/12.5 kgm) at 3500 rpm respectively.
This power is delivered to the wheels through a 3 speed automatic gearbox.
Having a stated kerb weight of 960 kg, the Lancia Prisma 1500 can dispense with the 0-100 km/h yardstick in 14.3 seconds and the kilometre from rest in 35.7 seconds.
Maximum quoted speed is 160 km/h (99 mph), claimed fuel consumption figures are 7.2/9.6/10.0 l/100km 90 km/h / 120 km/h / urban.
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