1966 Lancia Flavia vs. 1974 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1974 Toyota Corolla 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 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Lancia Flavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 76 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 275 kg more than 1974 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1966 Lancia Flavia (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corolla. (114 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1966 Lancia Flavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corolla. 1974 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1966 Lancia Flavia has manual transmission. 1966 Lancia Flavia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Lancia Flavia | 1974 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Flavia | Corolla |
Year Released | 1966 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1407 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2380 mm |