1963 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1967 Simca 1501
To start off, 1967 Simca 1501 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 2,456 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lancia Flaminia (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1967 Simca 1501. (81 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1967 Simca 1501. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 422 kg more than 1967 Simca 1501. 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 (186 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Simca 1501. (120 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1963 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Simca 1501.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Lancia Flaminia | 1967 Simca 1501 | |
| Make | Lancia | Simca |
| Model | Flaminia | 1501 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2456 cc | 1473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1018 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 43 L |
