1951 Buick 40 vs. 1963 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1963 Lancia Flaminia is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,066 cc (8 cylinders), 1951 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lancia Flaminia (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1951 Buick 40. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1951 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick 40 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1963 Lancia Flaminia.
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, 1951 Buick 40 (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1951 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Buick 40 | 1963 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Buick | Lancia |
Model | 40 | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1951 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4066 cc | 2775 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 292 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1635 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2760 mm |