1973 Fiat 132 vs. 1960 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 1973 Fiat 132 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lancia Flavia would be higher. At 1,754 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 132 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 132 (111 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 132 should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 95 kg more than 1973 Fiat 132.
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 Fiat 132 (147 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Fiat 132 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 132 | 1960 Lancia Flavia | |
Make | Fiat | Lancia |
Model | 132 | Flavia |
Year Released | 1973 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1754 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1095 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |