1963 Lancia Appia vs. 1965 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1965 Lancia Flaminia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lancia Appia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lancia Appia would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Lancia Flaminia (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Appia. (52 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 490 kg more than 1963 Lancia Appia. 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, 1965 Lancia Flaminia (186 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Appia. (87 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Lancia Appia | 1965 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Lancia | Lancia |
Model | Appia | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1963 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1090 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 52 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 87 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 42 L |