1966 Lancia Flaminia vs. 2008 Volkswagen Touran
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Touran is newer by 42 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 2,775 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Lancia Flaminia (138 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Touran. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Touran weights approximately 53 kg more than 1966 Lancia Flaminia.
Because 1966 Lancia Flaminia is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 Lancia Flaminia. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Volkswagen Touran, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Volkswagen Touran (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lancia Flaminia. (222 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Touran will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Lancia Flaminia | 2008 Volkswagen Touran | |
| Make | Lancia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Flaminia | Touran |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2775 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1520 kg | 1573 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 56 L | 60 L |
