1965 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1954 Morris Minor
To start off, 1965 Lancia Flaminia is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Morris Minor 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 108 more horse power than 1954 Morris Minor. (30 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1954 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 733 kg more than 1954 Morris Minor. 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 167 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Morris Minor. (54 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1965 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Lancia Flaminia | 1954 Morris Minor | |
Make | Lancia | Morris |
Model | Flaminia | Minor |
Year Released | 1965 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2773 cc | 803 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 30 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 787 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 22 L |