1961 Fiat 2300 vs. 1961 Lancia Flaminia

To start off, both 1961 Fiat 2300 and 1961 Lancia Flaminia were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Fiat 2300 (115 HP) has 15 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Flaminia. (100 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Fiat 2300 should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 203 kg more than 1961 Fiat 2300.

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, 1961 Fiat 2300 (188 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Flaminia. (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Fiat 2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Flaminia.

Compare all specifications:

1961 Fiat 2300 1961 Lancia Flaminia
Make Fiat Lancia
Model 2300 Flaminia
Year Released 1961 1961
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2278 cc 2458 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Horse Power 115 HP 100 HP
Torque 188 Nm 187 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.0:1 8.4:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1235 kg 1438 kg
Vehicle Length 4470 mm 4690 mm
Vehicle Width 1620 mm 1750 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2660 mm 2760 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 37 L


 

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