1966 Lancia Flavia vs. 1987 Porsche 944
To start off, 1987 Porsche 944 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Lancia Flavia would be higher. At 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Porsche 944 (150 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1966 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1966 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Porsche 944 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1966 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, 1987 Porsche 944 (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1987 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Lancia Flavia | 1987 Porsche 944 | |
Make | Lancia | Porsche |
Model | Flavia | 944 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 2479 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1345 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 66 L |