1970 Buick GS vs. 1963 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 1970 Buick GS is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lancia Flavia would be higher. At 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Buick GS (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Flavia. (92 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Buick GS should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick GS weights approximately 442 kg more than 1963 Lancia Flavia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1970 Buick GS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Buick GS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1963 Lancia Flavia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1970 Buick GS (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Flavia. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1970 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick GS | 1963 Lancia Flavia | |
| Make | Buick | Lancia |
| Model | GS | Flavia |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 92 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1188 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2660 mm |
