1961 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1987 Mazda RX-7

To start off, 1987 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 26 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 2,616 cc, 1987 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mazda RX-7 (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1961 Lancia Flaminia. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1961 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 210 kg more than 1987 Mazda RX-7.

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, both vehicles can yield 186 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.

Compare all specifications:

1961 Lancia Flaminia 1987 Mazda RX-7
Make Lancia Mazda
Model Flaminia RX-7
Year Released 1961 1987
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2458 cc 2616 cc
Engine Type V dual-disk rotary
Horse Power 101 HP 148 HP
Engine RPM 4800 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 186 Nm 186 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1440 kg 1230 kg
Vehicle Length 4860 mm 4320 mm
Vehicle Width 1760 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1270 mm
Wheelbase Size 2960 mm 2440 mm


 

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