1967 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1980 Volvo 343
To start off, 1980 Volvo 343 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,775 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Lancia Flaminia (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 343. (70 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 343. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 430 kg more than 1980 Volvo 343. 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, 1967 Lancia Flaminia (225 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 343. (108 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 343. 1980 Volvo 343 has automatic transmission and 1967 Lancia Flaminia has manual transmission. 1967 Lancia Flaminia will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Volvo 343 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Lancia Flaminia | 1980 Volvo 343 | |
| Make | Lancia | Volvo |
| Model | Flaminia | 343 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2775 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1400 mm |
