1962 Lancia Flavia vs. 1967 MG MGB
To start off, 1967 MG MGB is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lancia Flavia would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 1967 MG MGB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 MG MGB (97 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 MG MGB should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 308 kg more than 1967 MG MGB.
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, 1967 MG MGB (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1967 MG MGB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Lancia Flavia | 1967 MG MGB | |
| Make | Lancia | MG |
| Model | Flavia | MGB |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1798 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 882 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2320 mm |
