1974 Buick Riviera vs. 1960 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 1974 Buick Riviera is newer by 14 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 7,468 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Buick Riviera (250 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Flavia. (91 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Buick Riviera should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Flavia.
Because 1974 Buick Riviera 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 1974 Buick Riviera. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 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, 1974 Buick Riviera (518 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 403 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1974 Buick Riviera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick Riviera | 1960 Lancia Flavia | |
| Make | Buick | Lancia |
| Model | Riviera | Flavia |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 518 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 42 L |
