1961 Lancia Flavia vs. 2012 Infiniti M
To start off, 2012 Infiniti M is newer by 51 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti M (235 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Flavia.
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, 2012 Infiniti M (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 435 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Flavia. 2012 Infiniti M has automatic transmission and 1961 Lancia Flavia has manual transmission. 1961 Lancia Flavia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Infiniti M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Lancia Flavia | 2012 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Lancia | Infiniti |
| Model | Flavia | M |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2901 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 67 L |
