1965 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1966 Wartburg 353
To start off, 1966 Wartburg 353 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Lancia Flaminia 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 @ 5400 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1966 Wartburg 353. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1966 Wartburg 353. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 460 kg more than 1966 Wartburg 353. 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, 1966 Wartburg 353, 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 (225 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Wartburg 353. (98 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Wartburg 353.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Lancia Flaminia | 1966 Wartburg 353 | |
| Make | Lancia | Wartburg |
| Model | Flaminia | 353 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2774 cc | 992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 43 L |
