1962 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1982 Morgan 4
To start off, 1982 Morgan 4 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lancia Flaminia (98 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1982 Morgan 4. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1982 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 615 kg more than 1982 Morgan 4. 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, 1962 Lancia Flaminia (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Morgan 4. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1962 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Lancia Flaminia | 1982 Morgan 4 | |
Make | Lancia | Morgan |
Model | Flaminia | 4 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2450 mm |