1965 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1978 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1978 Opel Rekord is newer by 13 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 84 more horse power than 1978 Opel Rekord. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 125 kg more than 1978 Opel Rekord. 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 (225 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Rekord. (126 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Lancia Flaminia | 1978 Opel Rekord | |
| Make | Lancia | Opel |
| Model | Flaminia | Rekord |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2774 cc | 2260 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 65 L |
