1963 Lancia Flavia vs. 1982 Toyota Tercel
To start off, 1982 Toyota Tercel is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lancia Flavia would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Lancia Flavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lancia Flavia (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1982 Toyota Tercel. (70 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lancia Flavia should accelerate faster than 1982 Toyota Tercel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 410 kg more than 1982 Toyota Tercel. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1963 Lancia Flavia 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 1963 Lancia Flavia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Toyota Tercel, 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, 1963 Lancia Flavia (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Toyota Tercel. (107 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1963 Lancia Flavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Toyota Tercel.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Lancia Flavia | 1982 Toyota Tercel | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Flavia | Tercel |
Year Released | 1963 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 107 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 76.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2440 mm |