1965 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1963 Maserati 5000 GT
To start off, 1965 Lancia Flaminia is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Maserati 5000 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Maserati 5000 GT would be higher. At 4,939 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Maserati 5000 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Maserati 5000 GT (335 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1965 Lancia Flaminia. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Maserati 5000 GT should accelerate faster than 1965 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Maserati 5000 GT weights approximately 60 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Lancia Flaminia | 1963 Maserati 5000 GT | |
| Make | Lancia | Maserati |
| Model | Flaminia | 5000 GT |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2458 cc | 4939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 101 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2610 mm |
