1963 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1979 Buick Century
To start off, 1979 Buick Century is newer by 16 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 3,213 cc (6 cylinders), 1979 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Buick Century (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 10 kg more than 1979 Buick Century.
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, 1979 Buick Century (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. (186 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Lancia Flaminia | 1979 Buick Century | |
Make | Lancia | Buick |
Model | Flaminia | Century |
Year Released | 1963 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2456 cc | 3213 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2760 mm |