2009 Honda Stream vs. 1961 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 2009 Honda Stream 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 1,668 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Honda Stream is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Stream (123 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Stream should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 74 kg more than 2009 Honda Stream.
Because 1961 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 1961 Lancia Flavia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Stream, 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, 2009 Honda Stream (154 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Stream will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Stream | 1961 Lancia Flavia | |
| Make | Honda | Lancia |
| Model | Stream | Flavia |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 115 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
