1963 Lancia Flaminia vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 50 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E (397 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 480 kg more than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Mercedes-Benz E (601 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 415 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. (186 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2013 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. 2013 Mercedes-Benz E 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. 2013 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1963 Lancia Flaminia | 2013 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Lancia | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Flaminia | E |
Year Released | 1963 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2456 cc | 4600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 397 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 601 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4698 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2015 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1402 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2760 mm |