1966 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230
To start off, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 is newer by 21 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, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 (130 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1966 Lancia Flaminia. (98 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 should accelerate faster than 1966 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 100 kg more than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230.
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, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 (198 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lancia Flaminia. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Lancia Flaminia | 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 | |
Make | Lancia | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Flaminia | 230 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2456 cc | 2297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 70 L |