1969 Lancia Flavia vs. 1989 Peugeot 605
To start off, 1989 Peugeot 605 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lancia Flavia would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Peugeot 605 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lancia Flavia (142 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1989 Peugeot 605. (130 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lancia Flavia should accelerate faster than 1989 Peugeot 605. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Peugeot 605 weights approximately 134 kg more than 1969 Lancia Flavia.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1969 Lancia Flavia (193 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Peugeot 605. (175 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1969 Lancia Flavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Peugeot 605.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Lancia Flavia | 1989 Peugeot 605 | |
Make | Lancia | Peugeot |
Model | Flavia | 605 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 193 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1190 kg | 1324 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1370 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2810 mm |