1965 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1996 Toyota MR2
To start off, 1996 Toyota MR2 is newer by 31 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, 1996 Toyota MR2 (173 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1965 Lancia Flaminia. (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 1965 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 185 kg more than 1996 Toyota MR2.
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 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota MR2. (186 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1965 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota MR2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Lancia Flaminia | 1996 Toyota MR2 | |
| Make | Lancia | Toyota |
| Model | Flaminia | MR2 |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2774 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 70 L |
