1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1961 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Lancia Flavia would be higher. At 1,570 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (109 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 188 kg more than 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia (142 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1961 Lancia Flavia | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lancia |
Model | Giulia | Flavia |
Year Released | 1966 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1570 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1002 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 55 L |