1964 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1984 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1984 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 20 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 (138 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1984 Mazda RX-7. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1984 Mazda RX-7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 245 kg more than 1984 Mazda RX-7. 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 (203 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Mazda RX-7. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1964 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Mazda RX-7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Lancia Flaminia | 1984 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Lancia | Mazda |
| Model | Flaminia | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 65 L |
