1961 Abarth 750 vs. 1966 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1966 Lancia Flaminia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 2,456 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Lancia Flaminia (98 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 905 kg more than 1961 Abarth 750. 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, 1966 Lancia Flaminia (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1966 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 750 | 1966 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Abarth | Lancia |
| Model | 750 | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 2456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 42 L |
