1964 Austin Princess vs. 1963 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1964 Austin Princess is newer by 1 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lancia Flaminia (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 760 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, 1964 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. (225 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1964 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Austin Princess | 1963 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Austin | Lancia |
Model | Princess | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1964 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 2775 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 119 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 251 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2530 mm |