1961 Abarth 700 vs. 1969 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1969 Lancia Flaminia is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 2,773 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lancia Flaminia (138 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 950 kg more than 1961 Abarth 700. 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, 1969 Lancia Flaminia (221 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1969 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 700 | 1969 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Abarth | Lancia |
| Model | 700 | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 2773 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 56 L |
