1960 Lancia Flavia vs. 1957 Riley 1.5
To start off, 1960 Lancia Flavia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Riley 1.5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Riley 1.5 would be higher. At 1,489 cc (4 cylinders), 1957 Riley 1.5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Lancia Flavia (91 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1957 Riley 1.5. (63 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Lancia Flavia should accelerate faster than 1957 Riley 1.5.
Because 1957 Riley 1.5 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1957 Riley 1.5. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Lancia Flavia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1960 Lancia Flavia (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Riley 1.5. (112 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1960 Lancia Flavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Riley 1.5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Lancia Flavia | 1957 Riley 1.5 | |
| Make | Lancia | Riley |
| Model | Flavia | 1.5 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 31 L |
