1964 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1995 Mazda RX-7
To start off, 1995 Mazda RX-7 is newer by 31 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 2,616 cc, 1995 Mazda RX-7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Mazda RX-7 (238 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1964 Lancia Flaminia. (98 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Mazda RX-7 should accelerate faster than 1964 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 140 kg more than 1995 Mazda RX-7.
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, 1995 Mazda RX-7 (296 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Lancia Flaminia. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1995 Mazda RX-7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Lancia Flaminia | 1995 Mazda RX-7 | |
| Make | Lancia | Mazda |
| Model | Flaminia | RX-7 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 77 L |
