1994 Jaguar XJ6 vs. 1961 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 1994 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Lancia Flavia would be higher. At 3,239 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Jaguar XJ6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Jaguar XJ6 (211 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 587 kg more than 1961 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 Jaguar XJ6 (301 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Jaguar XJ6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Jaguar XJ6 | 1961 Lancia Flavia | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lancia |
| Model | XJ6 | Flavia |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3239 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 211 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 301 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 71 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1777 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 55 L |
