1965 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1980 Vauxhall Royale
To start off, 1980 Vauxhall Royale is newer by 15 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 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Vauxhall Royale is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 50 kg more than 1980 Vauxhall Royale.
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. 1980 Vauxhall Royale has automatic transmission and 1965 Lancia Flaminia has manual transmission. 1965 Lancia Flaminia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Vauxhall Royale will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Lancia Flaminia | 1980 Vauxhall Royale | |
Make | Lancia | Vauxhall |
Model | Flaminia | Royale |
Year Released | 1965 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2774 cc | 2784 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1370 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2670 mm |