1965 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V
To start off, 1965 Lancia Flaminia is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V would be higher. At 2,773 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Lancia Flaminia (138 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. (44 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 386 kg more than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. 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 Lancia Flaminia (221 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V. (107 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1965 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Lancia Flaminia | 1946 Mercedes-Benz 170 V | |
Make | Lancia | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Flaminia | 170 V |
Year Released | 1965 | 1946 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2773 cc | 1766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 107 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1134 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2850 mm |