1965 Lancia Flavia vs. 1970 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1970 Nissan Laurel is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Lancia Flavia would be higher. At 1,989 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Nissan Laurel (93 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1965 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1965 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 165 kg more than 1970 Nissan Laurel.
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, 1970 Nissan Laurel (162 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Lancia Flavia | 1970 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Lancia | Nissan |
Model | Flavia | Laurel |
Year Released | 1965 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2630 mm |