1963 Lancia Flaminia vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 42 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, both vehicles can yield 148 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 161 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, 1963 Lancia Flaminia (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (220 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Lancia Flaminia | 2005 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Lancia | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Flaminia | C |
Year Released | 1963 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2775 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 223 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1314 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 62 L |