1962 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1980 Volvo 265
To start off, 1980 Volvo 265 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lancia Flaminia (98 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 265. (82 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 265. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 265 weights approximately 60 kg more than 1962 Lancia Flaminia.
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, 1962 Lancia Flaminia (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 265. (145 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1962 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 265.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Lancia Flaminia | 1980 Volvo 265 | |
| Make | Lancia | Volvo |
| Model | Flaminia | 265 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 2315 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 82 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 23.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 58 L |
