1960 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1964 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1964 Opel Kadett is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Lancia Flaminia (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1964 Opel Kadett. (47 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1964 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 740 kg more than 1964 Opel Kadett. 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, 1960 Lancia Flaminia (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Opel Kadett. (70 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1960 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Lancia Flaminia | 1964 Opel Kadett | |
Make | Lancia | Opel |
Model | Flaminia | Kadett |
Year Released | 1960 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 61 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3930 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2330 mm |