1963 Lancia Flaminia vs. 2008 Renault Megane
To start off, 2008 Renault Megane 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 2,775 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 138 kg more than 2008 Renault Megane.
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, 2008 Renault Megane, 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 (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Renault Megane. (148 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1963 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Renault Megane. 2008 Renault Megane 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. 2008 Renault Megane will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Lancia Flaminia | 2008 Renault Megane | |
Make | Lancia | Renault |
Model | Flaminia | Megane |
Year Released | 1963 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2775 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 224 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 80.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1314 kg | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 60 L |