1963 Lancia Flavia vs. 2012 Porsche 911
To start off, 2012 Porsche 911 is newer by 49 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche 911 (500 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 408 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Flavia. (92 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche 911 weights approximately 457 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.
Because 2012 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Lancia Flavia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Porsche 911 (650 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 506 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Flavia. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Lancia Flavia | 2012 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Lancia | Porsche |
| Model | Flavia | 911 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Horse Power | 92 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 650 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1188 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4478 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 67 L |
