1965 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1981 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1981 Toyota Celica is newer by 16 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 2,759 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Toyota Celica (114 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1965 Lancia Flaminia. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Toyota Celica should accelerate faster than 1965 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 140 kg more than 1981 Toyota Celica.
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, 1981 Toyota Celica (197 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Lancia Flaminia. (186 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1981 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Lancia Flaminia | 1981 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Lancia | Toyota |
Model | Flaminia | Celica |
Year Released | 1965 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 197 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 61 L |