2002 Cadillac CTS vs. 1963 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 2002 Cadillac CTS is newer by 39 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Cadillac CTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Cadillac CTS (210 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Cadillac CTS should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Cadillac CTS weights approximately 120 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, 2002 Cadillac CTS (296 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. (186 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Cadillac CTS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Cadillac CTS | 1963 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Cadillac | Lancia |
| Model | CTS | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3179 cc | 2456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 296 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1560 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4840 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.9 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 42 L |
