1966 Lancia Flavia vs. 1999 Mahindra CL
To start off, 1999 Mahindra CL is newer by 33 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 2,523 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mahindra CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Lancia Flavia (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1999 Mahindra CL. (62 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lancia Flavia should accelerate faster than 1999 Mahindra CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mahindra CL weights approximately 40 kg more than 1966 Lancia Flavia.
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, 1999 Mahindra CL (165 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Mahindra CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Lancia Flavia | 1999 Mahindra CL | |
| Make | Lancia | Mahindra |
| Model | Flavia | CL |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 2523 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2040 mm |
