1964 Lancia Flavia vs. 1988 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1988 Holden Commodore is newer by 24 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 5,044 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Holden Commodore (164 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1964 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1964 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Holden Commodore weights approximately 190 kg more than 1964 Lancia Flavia. 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, 1988 Holden Commodore (324 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Lancia Flavia. 1988 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1964 Lancia Flavia has manual transmission. 1964 Lancia Flavia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Lancia Flavia | 1988 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Lancia | Holden |
Model | Flavia | Commodore |
Year Released | 1964 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 5044 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 164 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 324 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1380 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2740 mm |