1966 Lancia Flavia vs. 1974 Opel Admiral
To start off, 1974 Opel Admiral is newer by 8 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 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Opel Admiral is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Opel Admiral (142 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1966 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Opel Admiral should accelerate faster than 1966 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Opel Admiral weights approximately 285 kg more than 1966 Lancia Flavia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1974 Opel Admiral (227 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Opel Admiral will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Lancia Flavia | 1974 Opel Admiral | |
| Make | Lancia | Opel |
| Model | Flavia | Admiral |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |
