1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia vs. 1961 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Lancia Flavia would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Lancia Flavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 76 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 190 kg more than 1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
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, 1961 Lancia Flavia (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia. (103 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1961 Lancia Flavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 1961 Lancia Flavia | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Lancia |
| Model | Giulia | Flavia |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1288 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 103 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 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 | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 55 L |
