1965 Lancia Flavia vs. 1997 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1997 Toyota Corolla is newer by 32 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), 1997 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Lancia Flavia (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Corolla. (71 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Lancia Flavia should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 55 kg more than 1965 Lancia Flavia.
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, 1997 Toyota Corolla, 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, 1997 Toyota Corolla (138 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Lancia Flavia | 1997 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Flavia | Corolla |
Year Released | 1965 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 23.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1245 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2470 mm |