1963 Lancia Flavia vs. 1969 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1969 Opel Commodore 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 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Opel Commodore (115 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Opel Commodore should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 20 kg more than 1969 Opel Commodore.
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, 1969 Opel Commodore (177 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1969 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Lancia Flavia | 1969 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Lancia | Opel |
Model | Flavia | Commodore |
Year Released | 1963 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 2490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 69.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |