1963 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1974 Lotus Eclat
To start off, 1974 Lotus Eclat is newer by 11 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 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Lotus Eclat (160 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. (139 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Lotus Eclat should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 250 kg more than 1974 Lotus Eclat.
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 (203 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lotus Eclat. (190 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1963 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lotus Eclat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Lancia Flaminia | 1974 Lotus Eclat | |
| Make | Lancia | Lotus |
| Model | Flaminia | Eclat |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 67 L |
