1977 Honda Accord vs. 1966 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 1977 Honda Accord is newer by 11 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Honda Accord (79 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1966 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1966 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 260 kg more than 1977 Honda Accord.
Because 1966 Lancia Flavia 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 1966 Lancia Flavia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Honda Accord, 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, 1977 Honda Accord (126 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1977 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Honda Accord | 1966 Lancia Flavia | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | Accord | Flavia |
Year Released | 1977 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 126 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |