1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1965 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 1965 Lancia Flavia is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Lancia Flavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta (90 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1965 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta should accelerate faster than 1965 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 327 kg more than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
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, 1965 Lancia Flavia (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (108 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1965 Lancia Flavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1965 Lancia Flavia | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lancia |
Model | Giulietta | Flavia |
Year Released | 1955 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 863 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 55 L |