1963 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200 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 2,775 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lancia Flaminia (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200. (59 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 76 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 (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200. (112 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1963 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200 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. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Lancia Flaminia | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
Make | Lancia | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Flaminia | 200 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2775 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 83.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 21.0:1 |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 130 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1314 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 65 L |