1962 Austin A 40 vs. 1963 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1963 Lancia Flaminia is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 2,456 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lancia Flaminia (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 40. (36 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 680 kg more than 1962 Austin A 40. 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, 1963 Lancia Flaminia (186 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 40. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Austin A 40 | 1963 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Austin | Lancia |
| Model | A 40 | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 2456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 36 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 68 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 64.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 760 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 42 L |
