2002 Acura NSX vs. 1964 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 2002 Acura NSX is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Acura NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Acura NSX (286 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1964 Lancia Flaminia. (126 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Acura NSX should accelerate faster than 1964 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 68 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Acura NSX (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Lancia Flaminia. (183 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Acura NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Acura NSX | 1964 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Acura | Lancia |
Model | NSX | Flaminia |
Year Released | 2002 | 1964 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 7100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 48 L |