1965 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1965 Mini Countryman
To start off, both 1965 Lancia Flaminia and 1965 Mini Countryman were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 104 more horse power than 1965 Mini Countryman. (34 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1965 Mini Countryman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 854 kg more than 1965 Mini Countryman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1965 Lancia Flaminia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1965 Lancia Flaminia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1965 Mini Countryman, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 161 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mini Countryman. (60 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1965 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mini Countryman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Lancia Flaminia | 1965 Mini Countryman | |
| Make | Lancia | Mini |
| Model | Flaminia | Countryman |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2773 cc | 848 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 666 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 3310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2140 mm |
