1999 GMC Suburban vs. 1963 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1999 GMC Suburban is newer by 36 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 7,400 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 GMC Suburban is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 GMC Suburban (250 HP) has 102 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 GMC Suburban should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 GMC Suburban weights approximately 641 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, 1999 GMC Suburban (455 Nm) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. (224 Nm). This means 1999 GMC Suburban will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. 1999 GMC Suburban 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. 1999 GMC Suburban will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 GMC Suburban | 1963 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | GMC | Lancia |
| Model | Suburban | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7400 cc | 2775 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1314 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5590 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3350 mm | 2760 mm |
