1969 Fiat 500 vs. 1964 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 1969 Fiat 500 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Lancia Flavia would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Lancia Flavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Lancia Flavia (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Lancia Flavia should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 710 kg more than 1969 Fiat 500. 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, 1964 Lancia Flavia (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1964 Lancia Flavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Fiat 500 | 1964 Lancia Flavia | |
Make | Fiat | Lancia |
Model | 500 | Flavia |
Year Released | 1969 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 499 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 14 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 24 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 55 L |