1962 Lancia Flavia vs. 1972 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1972 Toyota Corona is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lancia Flavia would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Toyota Corona (82 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 285 kg more than 1972 Toyota Corona.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 1972 Toyota Corona (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Lancia Flavia | 1972 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Flavia | Corona |
Year Released | 1962 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 905 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 51 L |