1999 Holden Berlina vs. 1962 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 1999 Holden Berlina is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lancia Flavia would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Holden Berlina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Holden Berlina (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1962 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Holden Berlina should accelerate faster than 1962 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Holden Berlina weights approximately 450 kg more than 1962 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, 1999 Holden Berlina (306 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Holden Berlina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Holden Berlina | 1962 Lancia Flavia | |
| Make | Holden | Lancia |
| Model | Berlina | Flavia |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3791 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2660 mm |
