1966 Lancia Flavia vs. 1970 Mazda 616
To start off, 1970 Mazda 616 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Lancia Flavia would be higher. At 1,586 cc (4 cylinders), 1970 Mazda 616 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mazda 616 (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1966 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mazda 616 should accelerate faster than 1966 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 280 kg more than 1970 Mazda 616.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Mazda 616 (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Mazda 616 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Lancia Flavia | 1970 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Lancia | Mazda |
| Model | Flavia | 616 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2480 mm |
