1973 Fiat 132 vs. 1963 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 1973 Fiat 132 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 1,755 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 132 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Fiat 132 (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Fiat 132 should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 100 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 (144 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 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 1963 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Fiat 132 | 1963 Lancia Flavia | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | 132 | Flavia |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1755 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 144 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.2 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| 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 | 1090 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
