1960 Lancia Flavia vs. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 49 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 3,630 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (268 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1527 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.
Because 2009 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover (641 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 526 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Flavia. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover 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. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Lancia Flavia | 2009 Land Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Lancia | Land Rover |
| Model | Flavia | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 3630 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 641 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 2717 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 105 L |
