1967 Chevrolet Chevelle vs. 1963 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 6,478 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle (375 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. (148 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle weights approximately 286 kg more than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. 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, 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle (563 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Chevrolet Chevelle will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Chevrolet Chevelle | 1963 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
Model | Chevelle | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1967 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6478 cc | 2775 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 375 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 563 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 1314 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1670 mm |