1965 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1961 Land Rover A 109
To start off, 1965 Lancia Flaminia is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Land Rover A 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Land Rover A 109 would be higher. At 2,774 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Lancia Flaminia (148 HP) has 81 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1961 Land Rover A 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Land Rover A 109 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1965 Lancia Flaminia.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Lancia Flaminia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1961 Land Rover A 109 will offer significantly more control. 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 (225 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Land Rover A 109.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Lancia Flaminia | 1961 Land Rover A 109 | |
| Make | Lancia | Land Rover |
| Model | Flaminia | A 109 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2774 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2780 mm |
