1963 Lancia Flavia vs. 2004 Vauxhall Monaro
To start off, 2004 Vauxhall Monaro is newer by 41 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 5,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Vauxhall Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Vauxhall Monaro (382 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Vauxhall Monaro should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Vauxhall Monaro weights approximately 468 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, 2004 Vauxhall Monaro (510 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Vauxhall Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Lancia Flavia | 2004 Vauxhall Monaro | |
| Make | Lancia | Vauxhall |
| Model | Flavia | Monaro |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 5664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1658 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 75 L |
