1964 Lancia Flavia vs. 1987 Pontiac 1000
To start off, 1987 Pontiac 1000 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Lancia Flavia would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Pontiac 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Lancia Flavia (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1987 Pontiac 1000. (64 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Lancia Flavia should accelerate faster than 1987 Pontiac 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 230 kg more than 1987 Pontiac 1000. 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 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Pontiac 1000. (109 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1964 Lancia Flavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Pontiac 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Lancia Flavia | 1987 Pontiac 1000 | |
| Make | Lancia | Pontiac |
| Model | Flavia | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1599 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 109 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2400 mm |
