1969 Alfa Romeo Junior vs. 1966 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 1969 Alfa Romeo Junior is newer by 3 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 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Lancia Flavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Alfa Romeo Junior (86 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1966 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Alfa Romeo Junior should accelerate faster than 1966 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 220 kg more than 1969 Alfa Romeo Junior.
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, both vehicles can yield 115 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Alfa Romeo Junior | 1966 Lancia Flavia | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lancia |
| Model | Junior | Flavia |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 86 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 115 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 970 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3910 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 55 L |
