1963 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1974 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1974 Peugeot 504 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, 1963 Lancia Flaminia (139 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1974 Peugeot 504. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1974 Peugeot 504. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Peugeot 504 weights approximately 25 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, 1963 Lancia Flaminia (203 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Peugeot 504. (160 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Peugeot 504.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Lancia Flaminia | 1974 Peugeot 504 | |
| Make | Lancia | Peugeot |
| Model | Flaminia | 504 |
| 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 | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2910 mm |
