1992 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1966 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 26 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 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, 1992 Chevrolet Corvette (949 Nm) has 834 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm). This means 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lancia Flavia. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1966 Lancia Flavia has manual transmission. 1966 Lancia Flavia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chevrolet Corvette | 1966 Lancia Flavia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
| Model | Corvette | Flavia |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 76 HP |
| Torque | 949 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2660 mm |
