1965 Abarth 595 vs. 1960 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1965 Abarth 595 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Lancia Flaminia (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1965 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 970 kg more than 1965 Abarth 595. 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, 1960 Lancia Flaminia (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1960 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Abarth 595 | 1960 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Abarth | Lancia |
Model | 595 | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1965 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1440 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 42 L |