1963 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1979 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1979 Nissan Skyline 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 2,456 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Nissan Skyline (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 250 kg more than 1979 Nissan Skyline.
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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Nissan Skyline. (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1963 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Nissan Skyline. 1979 Nissan Skyline 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 Nissan Skyline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Lancia Flaminia | 1979 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | Lancia | Nissan |
Model | Flaminia | Skyline |
Year Released | 1963 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2456 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2620 mm |