1963 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1963 MG 1100
To start off, both 1963 Lancia Flaminia and 1963 MG 1100 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 86 more horse power than 1963 MG 1100. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1963 MG 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 480 kg more than 1963 MG 1100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1963 Lancia Flaminia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Lancia Flaminia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1963 MG 1100, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 MG 1100. (83 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 MG 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Lancia Flaminia | 1963 MG 1100 | |
| Make | Lancia | MG |
| Model | Flaminia | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2380 mm |
