1965 Lancia Flavia vs. 2001 Toyota Brevis
To start off, 2001 Toyota Brevis is newer by 36 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 2,999 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Brevis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Toyota Brevis (211 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1965 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Brevis should accelerate faster than 1965 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Brevis weights approximately 360 kg more than 1965 Lancia Flavia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Toyota Brevis (280 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Brevis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Lancia Flavia. 2001 Toyota Brevis has automatic transmission and 1965 Lancia Flavia has manual transmission. 1965 Lancia Flavia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Brevis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Lancia Flavia | 2001 Toyota Brevis | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Flavia | Brevis |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 2999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
