1966 Lancia Flavia vs. 1971 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, 1971 Vauxhall Firenza is newer by 5 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 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Vauxhall Firenza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Vauxhall Firenza (104 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1966 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Vauxhall Firenza should accelerate faster than 1966 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 200 kg more than 1971 Vauxhall Firenza.
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, 1971 Vauxhall Firenza (159 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Vauxhall Firenza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Lancia Flavia | 1971 Vauxhall Firenza | |
| Make | Lancia | Vauxhall |
| Model | Flavia | Firenza |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 159 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 69.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 36 L |
