1967 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1985 Skoda L
To start off, 1985 Skoda L is newer by 18 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 86 more horse power than 1985 Skoda L. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Lancia Flaminia should accelerate faster than 1985 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 530 kg more than 1985 Skoda L. 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 122 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Skoda L. (103 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 1967 Lancia Flaminia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Lancia Flaminia | 1985 Skoda L | |
| Make | Lancia | Skoda |
| Model | Flaminia | L |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2775 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2850 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2410 mm |
