1960 Lancia Flavia vs. 1974 Vauxhall Firenza
To start off, 1974 Vauxhall Firenza is newer by 14 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 1,759 cc (4 cylinders), 1974 Vauxhall Firenza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Vauxhall Firenza (77 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Vauxhall Firenza should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 250 kg more than 1974 Vauxhall Firenza.
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, 1974 Vauxhall Firenza (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Vauxhall Firenza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Lancia Flavia | 1974 Vauxhall Firenza | |
Make | Lancia | Vauxhall |
Model | Flavia | Firenza |
Year Released | 1960 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 77 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2470 mm |