1960 Lancia Flavia vs. 1964 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1964 Opel Rekord is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lancia Flavia would be higher. Both 1960 Lancia Flavia and 1964 Opel Rekord are equipped with a 1,488 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Lancia Flavia (91 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1964 Opel Rekord. (53 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Lancia Flavia should accelerate faster than 1964 Opel Rekord.
Because 1964 Opel Rekord 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 1964 Opel Rekord. 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Opel Rekord. (108 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1960 Lancia Flavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Lancia Flavia | 1964 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Lancia | Opel |
| Model | Flavia | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 74 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1470 mm |
