1961 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1996 Lotus Elise
To start off, 1996 Lotus Elise 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 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lotus Elise (116 HP) has 16 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Flaminia. (100 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 733 kg more than 1996 Lotus Elise.
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 Lancia Flaminia (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lotus Elise. (169 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1961 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Lancia Flaminia | 1996 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Lancia | Lotus |
Model | Flaminia | Elise |
Year Released | 1961 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 116 HP |
Torque | 187 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1438 kg | 705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 13.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 40 L |