1960 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1963 Seat 1400
To start off, 1963 Seat 1400 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Lancia Flaminia (100 HP) has 51 more horse power than 1963 Seat 1400. (49 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1963 Seat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 208 kg more than 1963 Seat 1400. 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, 1960 Lancia Flaminia (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Seat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1960 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Seat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Lancia Flaminia | 1963 Seat 1400 | |
| Make | Lancia | Seat |
| Model | Flaminia | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 49 HP |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 1065 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2660 mm |
