1957 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1984 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1984 Opel Rekord is newer by 27 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 1984 Opel Rekord. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1984 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 325 kg more than 1984 Opel Rekord. 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 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Opel Rekord. (143 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1957 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Lancia Flaminia | 1984 Opel Rekord | |
Make | Lancia | Opel |
Model | Flaminia | Rekord |
Year Released | 1957 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 143 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2680 mm |