1963 Lancia Flavia vs. 1997 Kia Potentia
To start off, 1997 Kia Potentia is newer by 34 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 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Kia Potentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Kia Potentia (174 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Kia Potentia should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Kia Potentia weights approximately 295 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 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, 1997 Kia Potentia (186 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Kia Potentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Flavia. 1997 Kia Potentia 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. 1997 Kia Potentia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Lancia Flavia | 1997 Kia Potentia | |
| Make | Lancia | Kia |
| Model | Flavia | Potentia |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 174 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2720 mm |
