1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 vs. 1960 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lancia Flavia would be higher. At 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 (164 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 75 kg more than 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600.
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, 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Alfa Romeo 2600 | 1960 Lancia Flavia | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lancia |
Model | 2600 | Flavia |
Year Released | 1963 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2584 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 164 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 55 L |