1965 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1960 Seat 600
To start off, 1965 Lancia Flaminia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Seat 600 would be higher. At 2,773 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Lancia Flaminia (138 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1960 Seat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1960 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 945 kg more than 1960 Seat 600. 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, 1965 Lancia Flaminia (221 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Seat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Lancia Flaminia | 1960 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Lancia | Seat |
| Model | Flaminia | 600 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2773 cc | 598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2010 mm |
