1965 Lancia Flavia vs. 1986 Mazda 929
To start off, 1986 Mazda 929 is newer by 21 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Mazda 929 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mazda 929 (100 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1965 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mazda 929 should accelerate faster than 1965 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 30 kg more than 1986 Mazda 929.
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, 1986 Mazda 929 (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1986 Mazda 929 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Lancia Flavia | 1986 Mazda 929 | |
Make | Lancia | Mazda |
Model | Flavia | 929 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2620 mm |