1963 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1976 Volvo 66
To start off, 1976 Volvo 66 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,775 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lancia Flaminia (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1976 Volvo 66. (56 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1976 Volvo 66.
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, 1963 Lancia Flaminia (224 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Volvo 66. (94 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1963 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Volvo 66. 1976 Volvo 66 has automatic transmission and 1963 Lancia Flaminia has manual transmission. 1963 Lancia Flaminia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Volvo 66 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Lancia Flaminia | 1976 Volvo 66 | |
| Make | Lancia | Volvo |
| Model | Flaminia | 66 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2775 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1550 mm |
