1966 Lancia Flavia vs. 1972 TVR Taimar
To start off, 1972 TVR Taimar is newer by 6 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 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 TVR Taimar is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 TVR Taimar (142 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1966 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 TVR Taimar should accelerate faster than 1966 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 164 kg more than 1972 TVR Taimar.
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, 1972 TVR Taimar (233 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 TVR Taimar will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Lancia Flavia | 1972 TVR Taimar | |
| Make | Lancia | TVR |
| Model | Flavia | Taimar |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 72.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1026 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 54 L |
