1964 Lancia Flavia vs. 2001 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2001 Toyota MR2 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Lancia Flavia would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota MR2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota MR2 (140 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1964 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1964 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1964 Lancia Flavia. 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, 2001 Toyota MR2 (170 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm). This means 2001 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Lancia Flavia | 2001 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Flavia | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2470 mm |
