1968 Lancia Flaminia vs. 2003 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2003 Lotus Elise is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,775 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lancia Flaminia (138 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2003 Lotus Elise. (121 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 2003 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 770 kg more than 2003 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, 1968 Lancia Flaminia (221 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lotus Elise. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Lancia Flaminia | 2003 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Lancia | Lotus |
Model | Flaminia | Elise |
Year Released | 1968 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
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 | 138 HP | 121 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 31 L |