1961 Lancia Flaminia vs. 2003 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2003 Lotus Exige is newer by 42 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, 2003 Lotus Exige (175 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Flaminia. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 660 kg more than 2003 Lotus Exige.
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 (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lotus Exige. (168 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1961 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Lancia Flaminia | 2003 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Lancia | Lotus |
| Model | Flaminia | Exige |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2003 |
| 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 | 101 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 36 L |
