1963 Lancia Flavia vs. 1971 Porsche 917
To start off, 1971 Porsche 917 is newer by 8 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 4,994 cc, 1971 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 444 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Flavia.
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, 1971 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 495 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm). This means 1971 Porsche 917 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Lancia Flavia | 1971 Porsche 917 | |
| Make | Lancia | Porsche |
| Model | Flavia | 917 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 4994 cc |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 520 HP |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
