1960 Lancia Flaminia vs. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 40 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (339 HP) has 239 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Flaminia. (100 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 131 kg more than 1960 Lancia Flaminia. 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, 2000 Chevrolet Corvette (483 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Flaminia. (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Flaminia. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette has automatic transmission and 1960 Lancia Flaminia has manual transmission. 1960 Lancia Flaminia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Chevrolet Corvette will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Lancia Flaminia | 2000 Chevrolet Corvette | |
Make | Lancia | Chevrolet |
Model | Flaminia | Corvette |
Year Released | 1960 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 5665 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 339 HP |
Torque | 187 Nm | 483 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1438 kg | 1569 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 117 L |