1991 Honda NSX vs. 1966 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 1991 Honda NSX is newer by 25 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 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1991 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Honda NSX (281 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1966 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1966 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Honda NSX weights approximately 180 kg more than 1966 Lancia Flavia. 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, 1991 Honda NSX (294 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1991 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Honda NSX | 1966 Lancia Flavia | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | NSX | Flavia |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 281 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
