1964 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1949 Simca 8
To start off, 1964 Lancia Flaminia is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Simca 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Simca 8 would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Lancia Flaminia (126 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1949 Simca 8. (49 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1949 Simca 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 570 kg more than 1949 Simca 8. 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, 1964 Lancia Flaminia (183 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Simca 8. (88 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1964 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Simca 8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Lancia Flaminia | 1949 Simca 8 | |
| Make | Lancia | Simca |
| Model | Flaminia | 8 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1220 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2450 mm |
