2009 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1961 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 48 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 6,162 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (612 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 536 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 392 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, 2009 Chevrolet Corvette (596 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 481 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Corvette | 1961 Lancia Flavia | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
| Model | Corvette | Flavia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6162 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 612 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 596 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103.3 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | 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 | 1582 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 55 L |
