1960 Lancia Flavia vs. 2007 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2007 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 47 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 4,393 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Flavia.
Because 2007 Land Rover LR3 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Lancia Flavia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover LR3 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Land Rover LR3 (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Flavia. 2007 Land Rover LR3 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. 2007 Land Rover LR3 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Lancia Flavia | 2007 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | Lancia | Land Rover |
| Model | Flavia | LR3 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 4393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 86 L |
