1980 Avanti Avanti vs. 1963 Lancia Flavia

To start off, 1980 Avanti Avanti is newer by 17 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Avanti Avanti (153 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Flavia. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 430 kg more than 1963 Lancia Flavia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1980 Avanti Avanti 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 1980 Avanti Avanti. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1963 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, 1980 Avanti Avanti (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Flavia. (146 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Flavia. 1980 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1963 Lancia Flavia has manual transmission. 1963 Lancia Flavia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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1980 Avanti Avanti 1963 Lancia Flavia
Make Avanti Lancia
Model Avanti Flavia
Year Released 1980 1963
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5733 cc 1799 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line boxer
Horse Power 153 HP 91 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 366 Nm 146 Nm
Torque RPM 2400 RPM 3000 RPM
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 1540 kg 1110 kg
Vehicle Length 4910 mm 4350 mm
Vehicle Width 1800 mm 1620 mm
Vehicle Height 1380 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2780 mm 2490 mm