1979 GMC Suburban vs. 1965 Lancia Flavia

To start off, 1979 GMC Suburban is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Lancia Flavia would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 GMC Suburban (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1965 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1965 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 GMC Suburban weights approximately 1042 kg more than 1965 Lancia Flavia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1979 GMC Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Lancia Flavia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 GMC Suburban will offer significantly more control. 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 GMC Suburban (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Lancia Flavia. 1979 GMC Suburban has automatic transmission and 1965 Lancia Flavia has manual transmission. 1965 Lancia Flavia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1979 GMC Suburban 1965 Lancia Flavia
Make GMC Lancia
Model Suburban Flavia
Year Released 1979 1965
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4093 cc 1488 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Horse Power 129 HP 76 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5800 RPM
Torque 285 Nm 115 Nm
Torque RPM 2000 RPM 4500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 2232 kg 1190 kg
Vehicle Length 5480 mm 4590 mm
Vehicle Width 1950 mm 1620 mm
Vehicle Height 1800 mm 1520 mm
Wheelbase Size 3300 mm 2660 mm