1956 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1994 Porsche 928
To start off, 1994 Porsche 928 is newer by 38 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1956 Lancia Flaminia. (119 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1956 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Porsche 928 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1956 Lancia Flaminia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1994 Porsche 928 (409 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Lancia Flaminia. (186 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Lancia Flaminia | 1994 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Lancia | Porsche |
| Model | Flaminia | 928 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 119 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 409 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2510 mm |
