1996 Caterham 7 vs. 1961 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1996 Caterham 7 is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Caterham 7 (138 HP) has 38 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Flaminia. (100 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Caterham 7 should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 960 kg more than 1996 Caterham 7.
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, 1961 Lancia Flaminia (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Caterham 7. (156 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1961 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Caterham 7 | 1961 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Caterham | Lancia |
| Model | 7 | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 100 HP |
| Torque | 156 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 478 kg | 1438 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 37 L |
