1964 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 is newer by 21 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) has 4 more horse power than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230. (134 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 weights approximately 183 kg more than 1964 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, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 (205 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Lancia Flaminia. (203 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Lancia Flaminia. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 has automatic transmission and 1964 Lancia Flaminia has manual transmission. 1964 Lancia Flaminia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Lancia Flaminia | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 | |
Make | Lancia | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Flaminia | 230 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 2299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 134 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 69.7 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1488 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 72 L |