1963 Holden EJ vs. 1963 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, both 1963 Holden EJ and 1963 Lancia Flaminia were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lancia Flaminia (139 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1963 Holden EJ. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1963 Holden EJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 171 kg more than 1963 Holden EJ. 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 (203 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Holden EJ. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1963 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Holden EJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Holden EJ | 1963 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Holden | Lancia |
| Model | EJ | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2530 mm |
