1963 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1968 Nissan President
To start off, 1968 Nissan President is newer by 5 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 2,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lancia Flaminia (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1968 Nissan President. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1968 Nissan President. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Nissan President weights approximately 185 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, 1968 Nissan President (236 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. (225 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Lancia Flaminia | 1968 Nissan President | |
Make | Lancia | Nissan |
Model | Flaminia | President |
Year Released | 1963 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2775 cc | 2974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2860 mm |