1957 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1969 Simca 1301
To start off, 1969 Simca 1301 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lancia Flaminia (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1969 Simca 1301. (68 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1969 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 445 kg more than 1969 Simca 1301. 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, 1957 Lancia Flaminia (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Simca 1301. (124 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1957 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Lancia Flaminia | 1969 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Lancia | Simca |
| Model | Flaminia | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1475 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 53 L |
