1965 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1965 Saab MC
To start off, both 1965 Lancia Flaminia and 1965 Saab MC were released in the same year (1965). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 47 more horse power than 1965 Saab MC. (54 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1965 Saab MC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 552 kg more than 1965 Saab MC. 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 Saab MC, 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 (186 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Saab MC. (91 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1965 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Saab MC.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Lancia Flaminia | 1965 Saab MC | |
Make | Lancia | Saab |
Model | Flaminia | MC |
Year Released | 1965 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 841 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 54 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 142 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 888 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2500 mm |