1963 Lancia Flaminia vs. 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano is newer by 40 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 7 more horse power than 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (141 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 566 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, 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano (344 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Lancia Flaminia | 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
Make | Lancia | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Flaminia | Viano |
Year Released | 1963 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2775 cc | 2148 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 344 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 2046 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 80 L |