1966 Abarth 595 vs. 1966 Lancia Flavia
To start off, both 1966 Abarth 595 and 1966 Lancia Flavia were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Lancia Flavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Lancia Flavia (101 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1966 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lancia Flavia should accelerate faster than 1966 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 680 kg more than 1966 Abarth 595. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Abarth 595 | 1966 Lancia Flavia | |
| Make | Abarth | Lancia |
| Model | 595 | Flavia |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 48 L |
