1948 Austin A 70 vs. 1966 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 1966 Lancia Flavia is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1948 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Lancia Flavia (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lancia Flavia should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 70 weights approximately 80 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Austin A 70 | 1966 Lancia Flavia | |
| Make | Austin | Lancia |
| Model | A 70 | Flavia |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 55 L |
