1960 Lancia Flavia vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 38 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 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (349 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL weights approximately 630 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, 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL (530 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 415 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Flavia. 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL 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. 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Lancia Flavia | 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Lancia | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Flavia | SL |
Year Released | 1960 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 5439 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 349 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |