1963 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass is newer by 13 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 3,344 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass (160 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass should accelerate faster 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, 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass (251 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. (224 Nm). This means 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 1963 Lancia Flaminia has manual transmission. 1963 Lancia Flaminia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Lancia Flaminia | 1976 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | Lancia | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Flaminia | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2775 cc | 3344 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2670 mm |
