1957 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1970 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1970 Volvo P 1800 is newer by 13 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, 1970 Volvo P 1800 (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1957 Lancia Flaminia. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Volvo P 1800 should accelerate faster than 1957 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 320 kg more than 1970 Volvo P 1800.
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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volvo P 1800. (176 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1957 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volvo P 1800.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Lancia Flaminia | 1970 Volvo P 1800 | |
Make | Lancia | Volvo |
Model | Flaminia | P 1800 |
Year Released | 1957 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2460 mm |