1966 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190
To start off, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 is newer by 23 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 2,463 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 (192 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1966 Lancia Flaminia. (98 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 should accelerate faster than 1966 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 140 kg more than 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190.
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, 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 (235 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lancia Flaminia. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Lancia Flaminia | 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190 | |
Make | Lancia | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Flaminia | 190 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1989 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2456 cc | 2463 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 98 HP | 192 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 97.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 82.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Top Speed | 160 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 70 L |