1973 Fiat 850 vs. 1963 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1973 Fiat 850 is newer by 10 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 97 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 850.
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 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1963 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 850 | 1963 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Fiat | Lancia |
Model | 850 | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1973 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 2775 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 51 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 153 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2760 mm |