1966 Lancia Flavia vs. 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000
To start off, 1966 Lancia Flavia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000 would be higher. At 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000 (115 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1966 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000 should accelerate faster than 1966 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 12 kg more than 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000.
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, 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000 (152 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Lancia Flavia | 1961 Alfa Romeo 2000 | |
Make | Lancia | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Flavia | 2000 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1178 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 71 L |