2003 Buick Blackhawk vs. 1963 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 2003 Buick Blackhawk is newer by 40 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 7,458 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Buick Blackhawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Buick Blackhawk (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. (148 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Buick Blackhawk should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Buick Blackhawk weights approximately 153 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, 2003 Buick Blackhawk (692 Nm) has 468 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. (224 Nm). This means 2003 Buick Blackhawk will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. 2003 Buick Blackhawk 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. 2003 Buick Blackhawk will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2003 Buick Blackhawk | 1963 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Buick | Lancia |
Model | Blackhawk | Flaminia |
Year Released | 2003 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7458 cc | 2775 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 692 Nm | 224 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1633 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 2760 mm |