1962 Lancia Flavia vs. 1978 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1978 Nissan Skyline is newer by 16 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1978 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Nissan Skyline (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1962 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, 1978 Nissan Skyline (163 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Lancia Flavia | 1978 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Lancia | Nissan |
| Model | Flavia | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2620 mm |
