1963 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1980 Buick Century
To start off, 1980 Buick Century is newer by 17 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), 1980 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lancia Flaminia (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1980 Buick Century. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1980 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 50 kg more than 1980 Buick Century. 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 (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Buick Century. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1963 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Lancia Flaminia | 1980 Buick Century | |
Make | Lancia | Buick |
Model | Flaminia | Century |
Year Released | 1963 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2775 cc | 3213 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 217 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2760 mm |