1963 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1995 Rover 400
To start off, 1995 Rover 400 is newer by 32 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, 1995 Rover 400 (102 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Rover 400 should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 320 kg more than 1995 Rover 400.
Because 1963 Lancia Flaminia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Lancia Flaminia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Rover 400, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Rover 400. (183 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Rover 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Lancia Flaminia | 1995 Rover 400 | |
| Make | Lancia | Rover |
| Model | Flaminia | 400 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2456 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2630 mm |
