1965 Lancia Flavia vs. 1973 Mitsubishi Colt

To start off, 1973 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 8 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 1,498 cc, 1973 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Lancia Flavia (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1973 Mitsubishi Colt. (72 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Lancia Flavia should accelerate faster than 1973 Mitsubishi Colt. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 280 kg more than 1973 Mitsubishi Colt. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1965 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 1965 Lancia Flavia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Mitsubishi Colt, 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, 1973 Mitsubishi Colt (120 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Lancia Flavia.

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