1961 Lancia Flavia vs. 1986 Skoda L
To start off, 1986 Skoda L is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Lancia Flavia would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Lancia Flavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Lancia Flavia (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1986 Skoda L. (57 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Lancia Flavia should accelerate faster than 1986 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 305 kg more than 1986 Skoda L. 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 Lancia Flavia (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Skoda L. (90 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1961 Lancia Flavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Lancia Flavia | 1986 Skoda L | |
| Make | Lancia | Skoda |
| Model | Flavia | L |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 72.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |
