1966 Lancia Flavia vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1981 Nissan Laurel is newer by 15 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 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Lancia Flavia (76 HP) has 16 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Laurel. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lancia Flavia should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Laurel. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 85 kg more than 1981 Nissan Laurel. 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, 1981 Nissan Laurel (123 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lancia Flavia. 1981 Nissan Laurel 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. 1981 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Lancia Flavia | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Lancia | Nissan |
Model | Flavia | Laurel |
Year Released | 1966 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 60 HP |
Torque | 115 Nm | 123 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |