1963 Lancia Flavia vs. 1987 Holden Astra

To start off, 1987 Holden Astra is newer by 24 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. Both 1963 Lancia Flavia and 1987 Holden Astra are equipped with a 1,488 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lancia Flavia (76 HP) has 6 more horse power than 1987 Holden Astra. (70 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lancia Flavia should accelerate faster than 1987 Holden Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 335 kg more than 1987 Holden Astra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1963 Lancia Flavia 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 1963 Lancia Flavia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1987 Holden Astra, 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, both vehicles can yield 115 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 1987 Holden Astra 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. 1987 Holden Astra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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