1963 Lancia Flavia vs. 2003 Vector M12
To start off, 2003 Vector M12 is newer by 40 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 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 2003 Vector M12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Vector M12 (484 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 408 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Vector M12 should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Vector M12 weights approximately 440 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, 2003 Vector M12 (576 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 461 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Vector M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Lancia Flavia | 2003 Vector M12 | |
| Make | Lancia | Vector |
| Model | Flavia | M12 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 484 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2750 mm |
