1999 Honda City vs. 1960 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 1999 Honda City is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lancia Flavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lancia Flavia would be higher. At 1,488 cc (4 cylinders), 1960 Lancia Flavia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Honda City (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Honda City should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 250 kg more than 1999 Honda City.
Because 1960 Lancia Flavia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1960 Lancia Flavia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda City, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Honda City (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Honda City will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda City | 1960 Lancia Flavia | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | City | Flavia |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1342 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2660 mm |
