1960 Fiat 1200 vs. 1962 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 1962 Lancia Flavia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Fiat 1200 would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Lancia Flavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lancia Flavia (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1960 Fiat 1200. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lancia Flavia should accelerate faster than 1960 Fiat 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 285 kg more than 1960 Fiat 1200. 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, 1962 Lancia Flavia (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Fiat 1200. (84 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1962 Lancia Flavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Fiat 1200 | 1962 Lancia Flavia | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | 1200 | Flavia |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1221 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 84 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 82 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 | 905 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 55 L |
