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


 

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