1962 Lancia Flavia vs. 1972 Triumph Toledo
To start off, 1972 Triumph Toledo 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 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Lancia Flavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lancia Flavia (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1972 Triumph Toledo. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lancia Flavia should accelerate faster than 1972 Triumph Toledo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 305 kg more than 1972 Triumph Toledo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1962 Lancia Flavia (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Triumph Toledo. (96 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 Lancia Flavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Triumph Toledo.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Lancia Flavia | 1972 Triumph Toledo | |
Make | Lancia | Triumph |
Model | Flavia | Toledo |
Year Released | 1962 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 96 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 73.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 76 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 | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 63 L |