1956 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1976 Mazda 616
To start off, 1976 Mazda 616 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Lancia Flaminia (119 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1976 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1976 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 300 kg more than 1976 Mazda 616. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 Lancia Flaminia (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1956 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Lancia Flaminia | 1976 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | Lancia | Mazda |
| Model | Flaminia | 616 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2480 mm |
