1963 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1977 Seat 131
To start off, 1977 Seat 131 is newer by 14 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 2,456 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lancia Flaminia (101 HP) has 48 more horse power than 1977 Seat 131. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1977 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 474 kg more than 1977 Seat 131. 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 (186 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Seat 131. (94 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1963 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Seat 131.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Lancia Flaminia | 1977 Seat 131 | |
Make | Lancia | Seat |
Model | Flaminia | 131 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2456 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 186 Nm | 94 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2500 mm |