1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1961 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 1961 Lancia Flavia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (204 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 160 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, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (324 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 1961 Lancia Flavia | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lancia |
Model | DB4 | Flavia |
Year Released | 1959 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 324 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 55 L |