1964 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1961 Renault Dauphine
To start off, 1964 Lancia Flaminia is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Renault Dauphine. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Renault Dauphine 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 (138 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1961 Renault Dauphine. (33 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1961 Renault Dauphine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 673 kg more than 1961 Renault Dauphine. 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 (203 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Renault Dauphine. (46 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1964 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Renault Dauphine.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Lancia Flaminia | 1961 Renault Dauphine | |
Make | Lancia | Renault |
Model | Flaminia | Dauphine |
Year Released | 1964 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 845 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 33 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 203 Nm | 46 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 54.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.7 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 632 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2280 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 38 L |