1963 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1967 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1967 Opel Commodore is newer by 4 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 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 54 more horse power than 1967 Opel Commodore. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1967 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 310 kg more than 1967 Opel Commodore. 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 (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Opel Commodore. (157 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1963 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Opel Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Lancia Flaminia | 1967 Opel Commodore | |
Make | Lancia | Opel |
Model | Flaminia | Commodore |
Year Released | 1963 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2775 cc | 2239 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 70 L |