1960 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1999 Mazda B2500
To start off, 1999 Mazda B2500 is newer by 39 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mazda B2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mazda B2500 (108 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Flaminia. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mazda B2500 should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 300 kg more than 1960 Lancia Flaminia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Mazda B2500 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1960 Lancia Flaminia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Mazda B2500 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Mazda B2500 (266 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Flaminia. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Mazda B2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Lancia Flaminia | 1999 Mazda B2500 | |
| Make | Lancia | Mazda |
| Model | Flaminia | B2500 |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 80 L |
