1966 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1981 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1981 Nissan Laurel is newer by 15 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 2,753 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Laurel is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Laurel (123 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1966 Lancia Flaminia. (98 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1966 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 195 kg more than 1981 Nissan Laurel.
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, 1981 Nissan Laurel (222 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lancia Flaminia. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1981 Nissan Laurel will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Lancia Flaminia | 1981 Nissan Laurel | |
Make | Lancia | Nissan |
Model | Flaminia | Laurel |
Year Released | 1966 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2456 cc | 2753 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 222 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1245 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2410 mm |