1964 Lancia Flaminia vs. 2007 Seat Leon
To start off, 2007 Seat Leon is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Seat Leon (238 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1964 Lancia Flaminia. (126 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 1964 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 130 kg more than 2007 Seat Leon.
Because 1964 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 1964 Lancia Flaminia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Seat Leon, 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, 2007 Seat Leon (300 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Lancia Flaminia. (183 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Lancia Flaminia | 2007 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Lancia | Seat |
| Model | Flaminia | Leon |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.3 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 55 L |
