1963 Lancia Flavia vs. 1965 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1965 Nissan Cedric is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lancia Flavia would be higher. Both 1963 Lancia Flavia and 1965 Nissan Cedric are equipped with a 1,488 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lancia Flavia (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1965 Nissan Cedric. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lancia Flavia should accelerate faster than 1965 Nissan Cedric. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 210 kg more than 1965 Nissan Cedric. 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, both vehicles can yield 115 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Lancia Flavia | 1965 Nissan Cedric | |
| Make | Lancia | Nissan |
| Model | Flavia | Cedric |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2540 mm |
