1963 Lancia Flavia vs. 1995 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1995 Toyota Carina is newer by 32 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Toyota Carina (131 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Flavia. (92 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Toyota Carina should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Carina weights approximately 52 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.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1995 Toyota Carina (183 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Flavia. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Toyota Carina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Lancia Flavia | 1995 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Flavia | Carina |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 86 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2590 mm |
