1979 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1966 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 1979 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 13 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 5,765 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 365 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, 1979 Chevrolet Corvette (366 Nm) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm). This means 1979 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chevrolet Corvette | 1966 Lancia Flavia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
| Model | Corvette | Flavia |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5765 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 76 HP |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2660 mm |
