1961 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1963 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 1963 Lancia Flavia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 (266 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 163 kg more than 1963 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, 1961 Aston Martin DB4 (346 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1961 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Aston Martin DB4 | 1963 Lancia Flavia | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lancia |
Model | DB4 | Flavia |
Year Released | 1961 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 266 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 346 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1353 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 55 L |