1960 Lancia Flavia vs. 1970 Rover P5B
To start off, 1970 Rover P5B is newer by 10 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. At 3,528 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Rover P5B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Rover P5B (159 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Rover P5B should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Rover P5B weights approximately 400 kg more than 1960 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, 1970 Rover P5B (295 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Rover P5B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Flavia. 1970 Rover P5B has automatic transmission and 1960 Lancia Flavia has manual transmission. 1960 Lancia Flavia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Rover P5B will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Lancia Flavia | 1970 Rover P5B | |
Make | Lancia | Rover |
Model | Flavia | P5B |
Year Released | 1960 | 1970 |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 3528 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 295 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2820 mm |