1965 Lancia Flavia vs. 1975 Mazda RX-3
To start off, 1975 Mazda RX-3 is newer by 10 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 1,964 cc, 1975 Mazda RX-3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Mazda RX-3 (100 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1965 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Mazda RX-3 should accelerate faster than 1965 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 340 kg more than 1975 Mazda RX-3.
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, 1975 Mazda RX-3 (136 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1975 Mazda RX-3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Lancia Flavia | 1975 Mazda RX-3 | |
Make | Lancia | Mazda |
Model | Flavia | RX-3 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1964 cc |
Engine Type | boxer | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
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 | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 65 L |