1995 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1963 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (380 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 304 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 385 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, 1995 Chevrolet Corvette (512 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 397 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Chevrolet Corvette | 1963 Lancia Flavia | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
Model | Corvette | Flavia |
Year Released | 1995 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 512 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 99 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
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 | 1575 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |