1976 Bristol 603 vs. 1963 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1976 Bristol 603 is newer by 13 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 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Bristol 603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Bristol 603 (145 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. (139 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Bristol 603 should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Bristol 603 weights approximately 480 kg more than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. 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, 1976 Bristol 603 (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. (203 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1976 Bristol 603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. 1976 Bristol 603 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. 1976 Bristol 603 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Bristol 603 | 1963 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Bristol | Lancia |
| Model | 603 | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 42 L |
