1967 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1982 Holden Commodore

To start off, 1982 Holden Commodore is newer by 15 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 (138 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1982 Holden Commodore. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1982 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 360 kg more than 1982 Holden Commodore. 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 (221 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Holden Commodore. (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Holden Commodore. 1982 Holden Commodore 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. 1982 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1967 Lancia Flaminia 1982 Holden Commodore
Make Lancia Holden
Model Flaminia Commodore
Year Released 1967 1982
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2775 cc 1892 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 138 HP 78 HP
Engine RPM 5400 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 221 Nm 140 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 2400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1520 kg 1160 kg
Vehicle Length 4510 mm 4710 mm
Vehicle Width 1750 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1430 mm 1370 mm
Wheelbase Size 2760 mm 2670 mm