1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 1963 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 1963 Lancia Flavia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Lancia Flavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 76 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 370 kg more than 1958 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, 1963 Lancia Flavia (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (112 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1963 Lancia Flavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 1963 Lancia Flavia | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lancia |
Model | Giulietta | Flavia |
Year Released | 1958 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74.1 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 | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 820 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 55 L |