1967 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1993 TVR Chimaera
To start off, 1993 TVR Chimaera is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 3,946 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 TVR Chimaera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 TVR Chimaera (225 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1967 Lancia Flaminia. (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 TVR Chimaera should accelerate faster than 1967 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 395 kg more than 1993 TVR Chimaera.
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, 1993 TVR Chimaera (374 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Lancia Flaminia. (225 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1993 TVR Chimaera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Lancia Flaminia | 1993 TVR Chimaera | |
| Make | Lancia | TVR |
| Model | Flaminia | Chimaera |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2775 cc | 3946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1025 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 57 L |
