1963 Lancia Flaminia vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 43 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. 2006 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 471 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz C (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Lancia Flaminia | 2006 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Lancia | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Flaminia | C |
Year Released | 1963 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2775 cc | 2148 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 224 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 88.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 224 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1314 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 70 L |