1965 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1986 Nissan 300 ZX

To start off, 1986 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 21 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 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Nissan 300 ZX (171 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1965 Lancia Flaminia. (138 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1965 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 60 kg more than 1986 Nissan 300 ZX.

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, 1986 Nissan 300 ZX (234 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Lancia Flaminia. (221 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Lancia Flaminia.

Compare all specifications:

1965 Lancia Flaminia 1986 Nissan 300 ZX
Make Lancia Nissan
Model Flaminia 300 ZX
Year Released 1965 1986
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2773 cc 2960 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 138 HP 171 HP
Engine RPM 5400 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 221 Nm 234 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1520 kg 1460 kg
Vehicle Length 4690 mm 4550 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1320 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2530 mm


 

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