1994 Holden Statesman vs. 1963 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 1994 Holden Statesman is newer by 31 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 4,987 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Holden Statesman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Holden Statesman (242 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 166 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Holden Statesman should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Holden Statesman weights approximately 425 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, 1994 Holden Statesman (400 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Holden Statesman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Flavia. 1994 Holden Statesman 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. 1994 Holden Statesman will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Holden Statesman | 1963 Lancia Flavia | |
Make | Holden | Lancia |
Model | Statesman | Flavia |
Year Released | 1994 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4987 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 242 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1615 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2660 mm |