1956 Abarth 600 vs. 1964 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 1964 Lancia Flavia is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Lancia Flavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Lancia Flavia (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1956 Abarth 600. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Lancia Flavia should accelerate faster than 1956 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 605 kg more than 1956 Abarth 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, 1964 Lancia Flavia (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1964 Lancia Flavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Abarth 600 | 1964 Lancia Flavia | |
Make | Abarth | Lancia |
Model | 600 | Flavia |
Year Released | 1956 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 746 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 41 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 54 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 55 L |