1963 Lancia Flavia vs. 1972 Porsche 911
To start off, 1972 Porsche 911 is newer by 9 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 2,341 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 911 (131 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 113 kg more than 1972 Porsche 911.
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, 1972 Porsche 911 (197 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Lancia Flavia | 1972 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Lancia | Porsche |
Model | Flavia | 911 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 2341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 70.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1077 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |