1960 Lancia Flavia vs. 2012 Honda Accord
To start off, 2012 Honda Accord is newer by 52 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Honda Accord (271 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Accord weights approximately 424 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 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, 2012 Honda Accord, 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, 2012 Honda Accord (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Flavia. 2012 Honda Accord 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. 2012 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Lancia Flavia | 2012 Honda Accord | |
| Make | Lancia | Honda |
| Model | Flavia | Accord |
| Year Released | 1960 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1614 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1847 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1476 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2799 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
