1965 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata
To start off, 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata is newer by 28 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 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata (129 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1965 Lancia Flaminia. (101 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata should accelerate faster than 1965 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 457 kg more than 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
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 (186 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (155 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1965 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Lancia Flaminia | 1993 Mazda MX-5 Miata | |
Make | Lancia | Mazda |
Model | Flaminia | MX-5 Miata |
Year Released | 1965 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2458 cc | 1839 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 983 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 48 L |