1965 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery is newer by 24 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 37 more horse power than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 592 kg more than 1965 Lancia Flaminia.
Because 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1965 Lancia Flaminia. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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, 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery (265 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Lancia Flaminia. (225 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Lancia Flaminia | 1989 Rover Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Lancia | Rover |
| Model | Flaminia | Land Rover Discovery |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2774 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 2012 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2550 mm |
