1961 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1968 Mazda R-100
To start off, 1968 Mazda R-100 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mazda R-100 (110 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Flaminia. (100 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mazda R-100 should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 633 kg more than 1968 Mazda R-100.
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, 1961 Lancia Flaminia (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mazda R-100. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1961 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mazda R-100.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Lancia Flaminia | 1968 Mazda R-100 | |
Make | Lancia | Mazda |
Model | Flaminia | R-100 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1968 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1963 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 110 HP |
Torque | 187 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1438 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2270 mm |