1967 Bizzarrini A3C vs. 1963 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 1967 Bizzarrini A3C is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lancia Flavia would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Bizzarrini A3C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Bizzarrini A3C (361 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 285 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Bizzarrini A3C should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Bizzarrini A3C weights approximately 70 kg more than 1963 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, 1967 Bizzarrini A3C (510 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1967 Bizzarrini A3C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Bizzarrini A3C | 1963 Lancia Flavia | |
| Make | Bizzarrini | Lancia |
| Model | A3C | Flavia |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1963 |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 361 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2660 mm |
