1965 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1994 Holden Commodore
To start off, 1994 Holden Commodore is newer by 29 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 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Holden Commodore (173 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1965 Lancia Flaminia. (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 1965 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 45 kg more than 1994 Holden Commodore.
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, 1994 Holden Commodore (295 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Lancia Flaminia. (225 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Lancia Flaminia. 1994 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 1965 Lancia Flaminia has manual transmission. 1965 Lancia Flaminia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Lancia Flaminia | 1994 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Lancia | Holden |
| Model | Flaminia | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2774 cc | 3789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2740 mm |
