1966 Lancia Flavia vs. 1975 Seat 1430
To start off, 1975 Seat 1430 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 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Lancia Flavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Lancia Flavia (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1975 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lancia Flavia should accelerate faster than 1975 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 260 kg more than 1975 Seat 1430. 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, 1966 Lancia Flavia (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1966 Lancia Flavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Lancia Flavia | 1975 Seat 1430 | |
| Make | Lancia | Seat |
| Model | Flavia | 1430 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1438 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2430 mm |
