1962 Austin A 90 vs. 1964 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 1964 Lancia Flavia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Austin A 90 (120 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1964 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1964 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin A 90 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1964 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, 1962 Austin A 90 (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1962 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin A 90 | 1964 Lancia Flavia | |
| Make | Austin | Lancia |
| Model | A 90 | Flavia |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 55 L |
