1978 Daihatsu Taft vs. 1966 Lancia Flavia

To start off, 1978 Daihatsu Taft is newer by 12 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 2,530 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Daihatsu Taft is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Lancia Flavia (101 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1978 Daihatsu Taft. (62 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lancia Flavia should accelerate faster than 1978 Daihatsu Taft. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Daihatsu Taft weights approximately 25 kg more than 1966 Lancia Flavia.

Because 1978 Daihatsu Taft 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, 1978 Daihatsu Taft 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, 1966 Lancia Flavia (153 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Daihatsu Taft. (150 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1966 Lancia Flavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Daihatsu Taft.

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