1965 Austin A 90 vs. 1960 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1965 Austin A 90 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 2,910 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Austin A 90 (120 HP) has 20 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Flaminia. (100 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Austin A 90 should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Austin A 90 weights approximately 297 kg more than 1960 Lancia Flaminia. 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, 1965 Austin A 90 (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Flaminia. (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Austin A 90 | 1960 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Austin | Lancia |
Model | A 90 | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1965 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2910 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 100 HP |
Torque | 221 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1273 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 42 L |