1975 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1960 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1975 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 4,093 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Chevrolet Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 100 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 927 kg more than 1960 Lancia Flaminia.
Because 1975 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Lancia Flaminia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1975 Chevrolet Suburban will offer significantly more control. 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, 1975 Chevrolet Suburban (243 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Flaminia. (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1975 Chevrolet Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Flaminia. 1975 Chevrolet Suburban has automatic transmission and 1960 Lancia Flaminia has manual transmission. 1960 Lancia Flaminia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Chevrolet Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1975 Chevrolet Suburban | 1960 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
Model | Suburban | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1975 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4093 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 100 HP |
Torque | 243 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1273 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2530 mm |