1981 Buick Estate vs. 1960 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 1981 Buick Estate is newer by 21 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 5,735 cc (8 cylinders), 1981 Buick Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Buick Estate (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Flavia. (91 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Buick Estate should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Flavia.
Because 1981 Buick Estate 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 1981 Buick Estate. 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, 1981 Buick Estate (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1981 Buick Estate will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Buick Estate | 1960 Lancia Flavia | |
Make | Buick | Lancia |
Model | Estate | Flavia |
Year Released | 1981 | 1960 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5735 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 71 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |