1966 Fiat Grand Break vs. 1965 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 1966 Fiat Grand Break is newer by 1 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 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Fiat Grand Break is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Fiat Grand Break (96 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1965 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Fiat Grand Break should accelerate faster than 1965 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Fiat Grand Break weights approximately 82 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, 1966 Fiat Grand Break (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1966 Fiat Grand Break will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Fiat Grand Break | 1965 Lancia Flavia | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | Grand Break | Flavia |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1272 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
