1963 Lancia Flavia vs. 2009 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2009 Mazda RX-8 is newer by 46 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 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Lancia Flavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mazda RX-8 (232 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 65 kg more than 2009 Mazda RX-8.
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, 2009 Mazda RX-8 (216 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Lancia Flavia | 2009 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Lancia | Mazda |
| Model | Flavia | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1308 cc |
| Engine Type | boxer | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 64 L |
