1966 Lancia Flaminia vs. 2012 GMC Savana
To start off, 2012 GMC Savana is newer by 46 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 6,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 GMC Savana is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 GMC Savana (260 HP @ 3100 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1966 Lancia Flaminia. (98 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 GMC Savana should accelerate faster than 1966 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 GMC Savana weights approximately 921 kg more than 1966 Lancia Flaminia. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 GMC Savana (711 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 525 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lancia Flaminia. (186 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 GMC Savana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Lancia Flaminia | 2012 GMC Savana | |
| Make | Lancia | GMC |
| Model | Flaminia | Savana |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2456 cc | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 98 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 711 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 2361 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5692 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3429 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 117 L |
