1964 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1968 Opel GT
To start off, 1968 Opel GT is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Lancia Flaminia (126 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1968 Opel GT. (88 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 550 kg more than 1968 Opel GT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1964 Lancia Flaminia (183 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Opel GT. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Lancia Flaminia | 1968 Opel GT | |
| Make | Lancia | Opel |
| Model | Flaminia | GT |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1897 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 55 L |
