1973 Buick Riviera vs. 1963 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 1973 Buick Riviera is newer by 10 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 7,468 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Buick Riviera (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Buick Riviera weights approximately 850 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.
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, 1973 Buick Riviera (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 403 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Flavia. 1973 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1963 Lancia Flavia has manual transmission. 1963 Lancia Flavia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Buick Riviera | 1963 Lancia Flavia | |
Make | Buick | Lancia |
Model | Riviera | Flavia |
Year Released | 1973 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 518 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 55 L |