1964 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1981 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1981 Peugeot 505 is newer by 17 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 20 more horse power than 1981 Peugeot 505. (106 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1981 Peugeot 505. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 220 kg more than 1981 Peugeot 505. 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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Peugeot 505. (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Peugeot 505.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Lancia Flaminia | 1981 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | Lancia | Peugeot |
Model | Flaminia | 505 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1969 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 183 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1550 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2910 mm |