1963 Lancia Flavia vs. 1976 Porsche 912
To start off, 1976 Porsche 912 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 1,971 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Porsche 912 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lancia Flavia (92 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1976 Porsche 912. (86 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lancia Flavia should accelerate faster than 1976 Porsche 912. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 102 kg more than 1976 Porsche 912. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1976 Porsche 912 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 Porsche 912. 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, 1963 Lancia Flavia (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Porsche 912. (134 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1963 Lancia Flavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Porsche 912.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Lancia Flavia | 1976 Porsche 912 | |
Make | Lancia | Porsche |
Model | Flavia | 912 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1800 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
Horse Power | 92 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 71 mm |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 1086 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2280 mm |