1966 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1977 Mazda RX-3
To start off, 1977 Mazda RX-3 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,456 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Mazda RX-3 (100 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1966 Lancia Flaminia. (98 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Mazda RX-3 should accelerate faster than 1966 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 588 kg more than 1977 Mazda RX-3.
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, 1966 Lancia Flaminia (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Mazda RX-3. (135 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Mazda RX-3.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Lancia Flaminia | 1977 Mazda RX-3 | |
Make | Lancia | Mazda |
Model | Flaminia | RX-3 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2456 cc | 1964 cc |
Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 852 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1600 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2320 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 65 L |