1976 Fiat 133 vs. 1962 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 1976 Fiat 133 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lancia Flavia would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Lancia Flavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lancia Flavia (76 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1976 Fiat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lancia Flavia should accelerate faster than 1976 Fiat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 500 kg more than 1976 Fiat 133. 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, 1962 Lancia Flavia (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Fiat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1962 Lancia Flavia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Fiat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Fiat 133 | 1962 Lancia Flavia | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | 133 | Flavia |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 843 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.9:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2660 mm |
