1961 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1976 Lancia Stratos
To start off, 1976 Lancia Stratos is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Lancia Stratos (187 HP) has 87 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Flaminia. (100 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 458 kg more than 1976 Lancia Stratos.
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, 1976 Lancia Stratos (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Flaminia. (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1976 Lancia Stratos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Lancia Flaminia | 1976 Lancia Stratos | |
Make | Lancia | Lancia |
Model | Flaminia | Stratos |
Year Released | 1961 | 1976 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 2419 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 187 HP |
Torque | 187 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1438 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 10.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 80 L |