1961 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro
To start off, 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro is newer by 35 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 4,943 cc, 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro (741 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 640 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Flaminia. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro weights approximately 216 kg more than 1961 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, 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro (900 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 714 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Lancia Flaminia. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Lancia Flaminia | 1996 Lotec Testa de Oro | |
| Make | Lancia | Lotec |
| Model | Flaminia | Testa de Oro |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 4943 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 741 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 900 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 347 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1656 kg |
