2008 Jeep Commander vs. 1963 Lancia Flaminia

To start off, 2008 Jeep Commander is newer by 45 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 2,985 cc, 2008 Jeep Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Jeep Commander weights approximately 1595 kg more than 1963 Lancia Flaminia.

Because 2008 Jeep Commander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Jeep Commander will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Jeep Commander (510 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. (203 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Jeep Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lancia Flaminia. 2008 Jeep Commander 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. 2008 Jeep Commander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Jeep Commander 1963 Lancia Flaminia
Make Jeep Lancia
Model Commander Flaminia
Year Released 2008 1963
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2985 cc 2458 cc
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 0 HP 139 HP
Torque 510 Nm 203 Nm
Torque RPM 1600 RPM 3600 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 18.0:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Drive Type 4WD Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 7 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 2900 kg 1305 kg
Vehicle Length 4790 mm 4510 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1670 mm
Vehicle Height 1810 mm 1290 mm
Wheelbase Size 2790 mm 2530 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 78 L 42 L


 

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