1985 Lada 2104 vs. 1966 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 1985 Lada 2104 is newer by 19 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 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Lancia Flavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Lancia Flavia (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1985 Lada 2104. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lancia Flavia should accelerate faster than 1985 Lada 2104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 176 kg more than 1985 Lada 2104. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1966 Lancia Flavia (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Lada 2104. (94 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1966 Lancia Flavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Lada 2104.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Lada 2104 | 1966 Lancia Flavia | |
| Make | Lada | Lancia |
| Model | 2104 | Flavia |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1294 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 70 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1014 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2660 mm |
