1963 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1977 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 1977 Vauxhall Chevette 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, 1977 Vauxhall Chevette (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Vauxhall Chevette should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 550 kg more than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette.
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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1963 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Lancia Flaminia | 1977 Vauxhall Chevette | |
| Make | Lancia | Vauxhall |
| Model | Flaminia | Chevette |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2456 cc | 2279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 97.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2410 mm |
