1964 Lancia Flavia vs. 1961 Skoda Felicia
To start off, 1964 Lancia Flavia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Skoda Felicia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Skoda Felicia would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Lancia Flavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Lancia Flavia (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1961 Skoda Felicia. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Lancia Flavia should accelerate faster than 1961 Skoda Felicia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 290 kg more than 1961 Skoda Felicia. 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, 1964 Lancia Flavia (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Skoda Felicia. (86 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1964 Lancia Flavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Skoda Felicia.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Lancia Flavia | 1961 Skoda Felicia | |
Make | Lancia | Skoda |
Model | Flavia | Felicia |
Year Released | 1964 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 86 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 75.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 72 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 38 L |