1963 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1950 Rover P4
To start off, 1963 Lancia Flaminia is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,775 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lancia Flaminia (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1950 Rover P4. (74 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1950 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Rover P4 weights approximately 76 kg more than 1963 Lancia Flaminia.
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 (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Rover P4. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Lancia Flaminia | 1950 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Lancia | Rover |
| Model | Flaminia | P4 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2775 cc | 2103 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 65.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1314 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 52 L |
