1960 Lancia Flavia vs. 1954 Rover P4
To start off, 1960 Lancia Flavia is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,103 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Lancia Flavia (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1954 Rover P4. (74 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Lancia Flavia should accelerate faster than 1954 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Rover P4 weights approximately 200 kg more than 1960 Lancia Flavia.
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, 1954 Rover P4 (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1954 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Lancia Flavia | 1954 Rover P4 | |
Make | Lancia | Rover |
Model | Flavia | P4 |
Year Released | 1960 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 2103 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 52 L |