2003 Honda S2000 vs. 1963 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 2003 Honda S2000 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 2,456 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda S2000 (240 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 154 kg more than 2003 Honda S2000.
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 Honda S2000 (220 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. (186 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Honda S2000 | 1963 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Honda | Lancia |
Model | S2000 | Flaminia |
Year Released | 2003 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2157 cc | 2456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90.7 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1286 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 42 L |