1960 Austin A 90 vs. 1963 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1963 Lancia Flaminia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lancia Flaminia (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1960 Austin A 90. (102 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin A 90 weights approximately 186 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, 1963 Lancia Flaminia (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin A 90. (214 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1963 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Austin A 90 | 1963 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Austin | Lancia |
Model | A 90 | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1960 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 2775 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 102 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 214 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1314 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 56 L |