1965 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1965 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, both 1965 Chevrolet Corvette and 1965 Lancia Flaminia were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette (251 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1965 Lancia Flaminia. (148 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1965 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 56 kg more than 1965 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 Chevrolet Corvette (475 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Lancia Flaminia. (225 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Chevrolet Corvette | 1965 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
Model | Corvette | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5354 cc | 2774 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 251 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 81.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 48 L |