1985 Alfa Romeo 90 vs. 1963 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is newer by 22 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 2,492 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (109 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 weights approximately 60 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.
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, 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 (246 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 Alfa Romeo 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Alfa Romeo 90 | 1963 Lancia Flavia | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lancia |
Model | 90 | Flavia |
Year Released | 1985 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2492 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 246 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 55 L |