1971 Lancia Stratos vs. 1963 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1971 Lancia Stratos is newer by 8 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, 1971 Lancia Stratos (114 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lancia Stratos should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 460 kg more than 1971 Lancia Stratos.
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) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lancia Stratos. (155 Nm). This means 1963 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lancia Stratos.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Lancia Stratos | 1963 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Lancia | Lancia |
| Model | Stratos | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1582 cc | 2456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2960 mm |
