1969 Fiat 124 vs. 1962 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 1969 Fiat 124 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lancia Flavia would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Lancia Flavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lancia Flavia (76 HP) has 17 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 124. (59 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lancia Flavia should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 260 kg more than 1969 Fiat 124. 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, 1962 Lancia Flavia (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1962 Lancia Flavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Fiat 124 | 1962 Lancia Flavia | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | 124 | Flavia |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 76 HP |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 55 L |
