1966 Lancia Flavia vs. 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 23 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 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser (138 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1966 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1966 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 950 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 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser (322 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Lancia Flavia | 1989 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Flavia | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 322 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 2140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2740 mm |
