1965 Lancia Flaminia vs. 2009 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2009 Porsche Boxster is newer by 44 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 2,901 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Porsche Boxster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Porsche Boxster (252 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1965 Lancia Flaminia. (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster than 1965 Lancia Flaminia.
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 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche Boxster. (215 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1965 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche Boxster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Lancia Flaminia | 2009 Porsche Boxster | |
| Make | Lancia | Porsche |
| Model | Flaminia | Boxster |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2774 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 85.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 78 mm |
| 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 Length | 4510 mm | 4330 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 64 L |
