1995 Caterham 21 vs. 1963 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 1995 Caterham 21 is newer by 32 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 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Caterham 21 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Caterham 21 (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Caterham 21 should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 542 kg more than 1995 Caterham 21.
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, 1995 Caterham 21 (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Caterham 21 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Caterham 21 | 1963 Lancia Flavia | |
Make | Caterham | Lancia |
Model | 21 | Flavia |
Year Released | 1995 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 156 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 648 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1070 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 55 L |