1958 Jaguar MK VIII vs. 1961 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 1961 Lancia Flavia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Jaguar MK VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Jaguar MK VIII would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Jaguar MK VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Jaguar MK VIII (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Jaguar MK VIII should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Jaguar MK VIII weights approximately 575 kg more than 1961 Lancia Flavia. 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, 1958 Jaguar MK VIII (291 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1958 Jaguar MK VIII will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Jaguar MK VIII | 1961 Lancia Flavia | |
Make | Jaguar | Lancia |
Model | MK VIII | Flavia |
Year Released | 1958 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 291 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1765 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 55 L |