1965 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1984 Porsche 944
To start off, 1984 Porsche 944 is newer by 19 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 3 more horse power than 1984 Porsche 944. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1984 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 75 kg more than 1984 Porsche 944. 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 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Porsche 944. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1965 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Lancia Flaminia | 1984 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Lancia | Porsche |
| Model | Flaminia | 944 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2774 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 66 L |
