1963 Lancia Flaminia vs. 2008 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2008 Porsche Boxster is newer by 45 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Porsche Boxster weights approximately 81 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, 2008 Porsche Boxster (310 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Lancia Flaminia | 2008 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Lancia | Porsche |
| Model | Flaminia | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2775 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 264 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1314 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 64 L |
