1963 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1965 Pontiac Catalina
To start off, 1965 Pontiac Catalina is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 6,891 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Pontiac Catalina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Pontiac Catalina (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Pontiac Catalina should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Pontiac Catalina weights approximately 445 kg more than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. 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 Pontiac Catalina (625 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 439 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. (186 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Pontiac Catalina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. 1965 Pontiac Catalina has automatic transmission and 1963 Lancia Flaminia has manual transmission. 1963 Lancia Flaminia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Pontiac Catalina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Lancia Flaminia | 1965 Pontiac Catalina | |
| Make | Lancia | Pontiac |
| Model | Flaminia | Catalina |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2456 cc | 6891 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 625 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 103.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3080 mm |
