1962 Lancia Flavia vs. 1985 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1985 Lotus Esprit is newer by 23 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 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lotus Esprit (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 122 kg more than 1985 Lotus Esprit.
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, 1985 Lotus Esprit (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Lancia Flavia | 1985 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | Lancia | Lotus |
| Model | Flavia | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| 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 | 1068 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 31 L |
