2000 Caterham C21 vs. 1966 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 2000 Caterham C21 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,775 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Lancia Flaminia (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2000 Caterham C21. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 2000 Caterham C21. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 770 kg more than 2000 Caterham C21. 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, 1966 Lancia Flaminia (225 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham C21. (145 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham C21.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham C21 | 1966 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Caterham | Lancia |
| Model | C21 | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2775 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 650 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1060 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2530 mm |
