1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1964 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Lancia Flavia would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 1964 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1964 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 630 kg more than 1964 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 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1964 Lancia Flavia | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lancia |
Model | V8 Vantage | Flavia |
Year Released | 1985 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 55 L |