1963 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1993 Mazda Sentia
To start off, 1993 Mazda Sentia is newer by 30 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 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Mazda Sentia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mazda Sentia (159 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mazda Sentia should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Mazda Sentia weights approximately 140 kg more than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. 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, 1993 Mazda Sentia (245 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. (225 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 Mazda Sentia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. 1993 Mazda Sentia 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. 1993 Mazda Sentia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Lancia Flaminia | 1993 Mazda Sentia | |
| Make | Lancia | Mazda |
| Model | Flaminia | Sentia |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2775 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1560 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2860 mm |
