1966 Lancia Flavia vs. 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster
To start off, 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster is newer by 14 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 3,678 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster (108 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1966 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster should accelerate faster than 1966 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster weights approximately 425 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.
Because 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Lancia Flavia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster will offer significantly more control. 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, 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster (237 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Lancia Flavia | 1980 Plymouth Trail Duster | |
| Make | Lancia | Plymouth |
| Model | Flavia | Trail Duster |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 3678 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 237 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2700 mm |
