1967 Fiat 500 vs. 1963 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1967 Fiat 500 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 2,456 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lancia Flaminia (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 960 kg more than 1967 Fiat 500. 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, 1963 Lancia Flaminia (186 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1963 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Fiat 500 | 1963 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | 500 | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 499 cc | 2456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 14 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 24 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 480 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3030 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 42 L |
