1966 Lancia Flavia vs. 1983 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1983 Toyota Corolla is newer by 17 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 8 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Corolla. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lancia Flavia should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 305 kg more than 1983 Toyota Corolla. 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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corolla. (105 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1966 Lancia Flavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corolla. 1983 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. 1983 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Lancia Flavia | 1983 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Flavia | Corolla |
Year Released | 1966 | 1983 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |