1967 Lancia Flaminia vs. 2000 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2000 Lotus Elise is newer by 33 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 2,775 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Lancia Flaminia (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2000 Lotus Elise. (143 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 2000 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 700 kg more than 2000 Lotus Elise. 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 Lancia Flaminia (225 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus Elise. (174 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1967 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Lancia Flaminia | 2000 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Lancia | Lotus |
| Model | Flaminia | Elise |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2775 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 36 L |
