1963 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1969 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1969 Lotus Elan is newer by 6 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 40 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Elan. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 614 kg more than 1969 Lotus Elan. 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 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Elan. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1963 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Lancia Flaminia | 1969 Lotus Elan | |
| Make | Lancia | Lotus |
| Model | Flaminia | Elan |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2775 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1314 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 45 L |
