1955 Fiat 600 vs. 1966 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 1966 Lancia Flavia is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Lancia Flavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Lancia Flavia (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lancia Flavia should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 615 kg more than 1955 Fiat 600. 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, 1966 Lancia Flavia (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Lancia Flavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Fiat 600 | 1966 Lancia Flavia | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | 600 | Flavia |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 633 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 19 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 40 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 60 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 56 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 575 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3290 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 55 L |
