1961 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1971 Volvo P 1800
To start off, 1971 Volvo P 1800 is newer by 10 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, 1971 Volvo P 1800 (116 HP) has 16 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Flaminia. (100 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Volvo P 1800 should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 153 kg more than 1971 Volvo P 1800.
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 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Volvo P 1800. (176 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Volvo P 1800.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Lancia Flaminia | 1971 Volvo P 1800 | |
| Make | Lancia | Volvo |
| Model | Flaminia | P 1800 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 116 HP |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1273 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2460 mm |
