1963 Lancia Flavia vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Subaru Forester (145 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Flavia. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Forester 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.
Because 2012 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Flavia. (146 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Lancia Flavia | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Lancia | Subaru |
| Model | Flavia | Forester |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | boxer |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 64 L |
