1965 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1975 Simca 1301
To start off, 1975 Simca 1301 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Lancia Flaminia (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1975 Simca 1301. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1975 Simca 1301. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 400 kg more than 1975 Simca 1301. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Lancia Flaminia (186 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Simca 1301. (100 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1965 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Simca 1301.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Lancia Flaminia | 1975 Simca 1301 | |
| Make | Lancia | Simca |
| Model | Flaminia | 1301 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2530 mm |
