1966 Lancia Flavia vs. 1975 Nissan Silvia
To start off, 1975 Nissan Silvia is newer by 9 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 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Nissan Silvia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Nissan Silvia (107 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1966 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Nissan Silvia should accelerate faster than 1966 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 190 kg more than 1975 Nissan Silvia.
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, 1975 Nissan Silvia (152 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1975 Nissan Silvia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Lancia Flavia | 1975 Nissan Silvia | |
Make | Lancia | Nissan |
Model | Flavia | Silvia |
Year Released | 1966 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2350 mm |