1957 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1965 Porsche 912
To start off, 1965 Porsche 912 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Lancia Flaminia (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1965 Porsche 912. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1965 Porsche 912. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 470 kg more than 1965 Porsche 912. 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, 1957 Lancia Flaminia (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Porsche 912. (133 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Porsche 912.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Lancia Flaminia | 1965 Porsche 912 | |
Make | Lancia | Porsche |
Model | Flaminia | 912 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1580 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 155 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 61 L |