1973 Fiat 126 vs. 1963 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 1973 Fiat 126 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 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Lancia Flavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lancia Flavia (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 126. (23 HP @ 4700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lancia Flavia should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 126. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 610 kg more than 1973 Fiat 126. 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, 1963 Lancia Flavia (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 126. (39 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1963 Lancia Flavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 126.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 126 | 1963 Lancia Flavia | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | 126 | Flavia |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 594 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 23 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 39 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73.5 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3060 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 20 L | 55 L |
