1962 Lancia Flavia vs. 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450
To start off, 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 is newer by 15 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 5,025 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 (238 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 weights approximately 325 kg more than 1962 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, 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 (402 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 287 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Flavia. 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 has automatic transmission and 1962 Lancia Flavia has manual transmission. 1962 Lancia Flavia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Lancia Flavia | 1977 Mercedes-Benz 450 | |
Make | Lancia | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Flavia | 450 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 5025 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | V |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 402 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 90 L |