1965 Lancia Flavia vs. 1983 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1983 Opel Rekord is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Lancia Flavia would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Opel Rekord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Opel Rekord (90 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1965 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Opel Rekord should accelerate faster than 1965 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 75 kg more than 1983 Opel Rekord.
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, 1983 Opel Rekord (146 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1983 Opel Rekord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Lancia Flavia | 1983 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Lancia | Opel |
| Model | Flavia | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 84.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 70 L |
