1979 Buick Century vs. 1969 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 1979 Buick Century is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lancia Flavia would be higher. At 3,214 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lancia Flavia (142 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1979 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lancia Flavia should accelerate faster than 1979 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Buick Century weights approximately 240 kg more than 1969 Lancia Flavia.
Because 1979 Buick Century 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 1979 Buick Century. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1969 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, 1979 Buick Century (218 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lancia Flavia. (193 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Buick Century | 1969 Lancia Flavia | |
| Make | Buick | Lancia |
| Model | Century | Flavia |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3214 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1370 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2650 mm |
