1949 Fiat 1500 vs. 1963 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 1963 Lancia Flavia is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 1,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Fiat 1500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lancia Flavia (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1949 Fiat 1500. (47 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lancia Flavia should accelerate faster than 1949 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Fiat 1500 weights approximately 10 kg more than 1963 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:
| 1949 Fiat 1500 | 1963 Lancia Flavia | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | 1500 | Flavia |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1492 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 55 L |
