1965 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1968 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1968 Toyota Corona is newer by 3 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 2,773 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Lancia Flaminia (138 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Corona. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 535 kg more than 1968 Toyota Corona. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1965 Lancia Flaminia (221 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corona. (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1965 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Lancia Flaminia | 1968 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Flaminia | Corona |
Year Released | 1965 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2773 cc | 1857 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 51 L |