1960 Lancia Flavia vs. 1993 Plymouth Neon
To start off, 1993 Plymouth Neon is newer by 33 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Plymouth Neon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Plymouth Neon (131 HP @ 5850 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Plymouth Neon should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 81 kg more than 1993 Plymouth Neon.
Because 1960 Lancia Flavia 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 1960 Lancia Flavia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1993 Plymouth Neon, 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, 1993 Plymouth Neon (174 Nm @ 4950 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Plymouth Neon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Flavia. 1993 Plymouth Neon 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. 1993 Plymouth Neon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Lancia Flavia | 1993 Plymouth Neon | |
Make | Lancia | Plymouth |
Model | Flavia | Neon |
Year Released | 1960 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5850 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4950 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1109 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 79 L |