1967 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1988 Porsche 944
To start off, 1988 Porsche 944 is newer by 21 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, 1988 Porsche 944 (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1967 Lancia Flaminia. (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1967 Lancia Flaminia.
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, both vehicles can yield 225 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 1988 Porsche 944 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. 1988 Porsche 944 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Lancia Flaminia | 1988 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | Lancia | Porsche |
| Model | Flaminia | 944 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2775 cc | 2680 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 162 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2390 mm |
