1996 Acura NSX vs. 1963 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1996 Acura NSX is newer by 33 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 2,977 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Acura NSX (271 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. (148 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 50 kg more than 1996 Acura NSX.
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, 1996 Acura NSX (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. (225 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Acura NSX | 1963 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Acura | Lancia |
| Model | NSX | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2977 cc | 2775 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 284 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2530 mm |
