1963 Lancia Flavia vs. 1976 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 1976 Pontiac Bonneville is newer by 13 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 5,736 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Pontiac Bonneville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Pontiac Bonneville (168 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Flavia. (92 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Pontiac Bonneville should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 918 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 1976 Pontiac Bonneville 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 1976 Pontiac Bonneville. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1963 Lancia Flavia, 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, 1976 Pontiac Bonneville (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Flavia. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1976 Pontiac Bonneville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Flavia. 1976 Pontiac Bonneville 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. 1976 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Lancia Flavia | 1976 Pontiac Bonneville | |
Make | Lancia | Pontiac |
Model | Flavia | Bonneville |
Year Released | 1963 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1800 cc | 5736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 92 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 2106 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3140 mm |