1963 Lancia Flavia vs. 1969 NSU Ro 80
To start off, 1969 NSU Ro 80 is newer by 6 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. At 1,990 cc, 1969 NSU Ro 80 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 NSU Ro 80 (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 NSU Ro 80 should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 NSU Ro 80 weights approximately 4 kg more than 1963 Lancia Flavia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1963 Lancia Flavia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Lancia Flavia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1969 NSU Ro 80, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1969 NSU Ro 80 (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1969 NSU Ro 80 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Flavia. 1969 NSU Ro 80 has automatic transmission and 1963 Lancia Flavia has manual transmission. 1963 Lancia Flavia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 NSU Ro 80 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Lancia Flavia | 1969 NSU Ro 80 | |
| Make | Lancia | NSU |
| Model | Flavia | Ro 80 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Type | boxer | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1194 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 82 L |
