1972 Fiat 124 vs. 1963 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1972 Fiat 124 is newer by 9 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 2,775 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lancia Flaminia (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 124. (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 318 kg more than 1972 Fiat 124. 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 (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 124. (153 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1963 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 124 | 1963 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Fiat | Lancia |
Model | 124 | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1972 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1756 cc | 2775 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 996 kg | 1314 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2760 mm |