1962 Lancia Flavia vs. 1983 Opel Monza
To start off, 1983 Opel Monza is newer by 21 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 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Opel Monza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Opel Monza (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Opel Monza should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Opel Monza weights approximately 136 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, 1983 Opel Monza (186 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1983 Opel Monza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Lancia Flavia | 1983 Opel Monza | |
| Make | Lancia | Opel |
| Model | Flavia | Monza |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 2197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2670 mm |
