1966 Lancia Flavia vs. 1970 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1970 Nissan Skyline 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 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Nissan Skyline (135 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1966 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1966 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 70 kg more than 1970 Nissan Skyline.
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, 1970 Nissan Skyline (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Lancia Flavia | 1970 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Lancia | Nissan |
| Model | Flavia | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2650 mm |
