1963 Lancia Flaminia vs. 2007 Alfa Romeo 147
To start off, 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 is newer by 44 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, 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 (148 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 114 kg more than 2007 Alfa Romeo 147.
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, 2007 Alfa Romeo 147, 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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Alfa Romeo 147. (181 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1963 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Alfa Romeo 147. 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 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. 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Lancia Flaminia | 2007 Alfa Romeo 147 | |
Make | Lancia | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Flaminia | 147 |
Year Released | 1963 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2456 cc | 1970 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 91 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 60 L |