1966 Abarth 595 vs. 1965 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1966 Abarth 595 is newer by 1 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 2,773 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Lancia Flaminia (138 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1966 Abarth 595. (27 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1966 Abarth 595. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 1050 kg more than 1966 Abarth 595. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (221 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Abarth 595. (45 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1965 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Abarth 595.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Abarth 595 | 1965 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Abarth | Lancia |
Model | 595 | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1966 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 594 cc | 2773 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 27 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 45 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 470 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 56 L |