1973 Holden UTE vs. 1963 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1973 Holden UTE 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 5,047 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Holden UTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Holden UTE (240 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. (148 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Holden UTE should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Flaminia.
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, 1973 Holden UTE (427 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Holden UTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. 1973 Holden UTE has automatic transmission and 1963 Lancia Flaminia has manual transmission. 1963 Lancia Flaminia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Holden UTE will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Holden UTE | 1963 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Holden | Lancia |
| Model | UTE | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5047 cc | 2775 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 58 L |
