2002 Jaguar XK8 vs. 1963 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 2002 Jaguar XK8 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 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Jaguar XK8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Jaguar XK8 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. (148 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Jaguar XK8 should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Jaguar XK8 weights approximately 254 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 Jaguar XK8 (420 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Jaguar XK8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. 2002 Jaguar XK8 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. 2002 Jaguar XK8 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Jaguar XK8 | 1963 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Jaguar | Lancia |
Model | XK8 | Flaminia |
Year Released | 2002 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 2775 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 58 L |