1965 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1956 Morris Minor
To start off, 1965 Lancia Flaminia is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Morris Minor would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Lancia Flaminia (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1956 Morris Minor. (35 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1956 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 615 kg more than 1956 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 (186 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Lancia Flaminia | 1956 Morris Minor | |
Make | Lancia | Morris |
Model | Flaminia | Minor |
Year Released | 1965 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 66 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 62.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 76.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 825 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 45 L |