1966 Lancia Flavia vs. 1990 Toyota Century

To start off, 1990 Toyota Century is newer by 24 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 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Toyota Century (153 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1966 Lancia Flavia. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1966 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Toyota Century weights approximately 640 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 1990 Toyota Century is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1990 Toyota Century. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1966 Lancia Flavia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1990 Toyota Century (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lancia Flavia. (153 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lancia Flavia. 1990 Toyota Century 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. 1990 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1966 Lancia Flavia 1990 Toyota Century
Make Lancia Toyota
Model Flavia Century
Year Released 1966 1990
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1800 cc 3995 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type boxer in-line
Horse Power 101 HP 153 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 153 Nm 289 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 3600 RPM
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1160 kg 1800 kg
Vehicle Length 4590 mm 4990 mm
Vehicle Width 1630 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2870 mm