1966 Lancia Flavia vs. 1965 TVR Trident
To start off, 1966 Lancia Flavia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 TVR Trident. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 TVR Trident would be higher. At 4,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 TVR Trident is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 TVR Trident (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1966 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 TVR Trident should accelerate faster than 1966 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 20 kg more than 1965 TVR Trident.
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, 1965 TVR Trident (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1965 TVR Trident will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Lancia Flavia | 1965 TVR Trident | |
Make | Lancia | TVR |
Model | Flavia | Trident |
Year Released | 1966 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 4727 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 271 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 426 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 72.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2290 mm |