1979 Honda Prelude vs. 1966 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 1979 Honda Prelude 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 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Honda Prelude (90 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1966 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 1966 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 300 kg more than 1979 Honda Prelude.
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, 1979 Honda Prelude, 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, 1979 Honda Prelude (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Honda Prelude | 1966 Lancia Flavia | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | Prelude | Flavia |
Year Released | 1979 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |