1960 Lancia Flavia vs. 1979 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1979 Toyota Crown is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lancia Flavia would be higher. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Lancia Flavia (91 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Crown. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Lancia Flavia should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Crown.
Because 1979 Toyota Crown is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1979 Toyota Crown. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Lancia Flavia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1979 Toyota Crown (191 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Lancia Flavia | 1979 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Flavia | Crown |
Year Released | 1960 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 2446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 191 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 92 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1440 mm |