1967 Lancia Flaminia vs. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser

To start off, 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is newer by 23 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (177 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1967 Lancia Flaminia. (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1967 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser weights approximately 595 kg more than 1967 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, 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser (406 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Lancia Flaminia. (225 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Lancia Flaminia. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser 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. 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1967 Lancia Flaminia 1990 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser
Make Lancia Oldsmobile
Model Flaminia Custom Cruiser
Year Released 1967 1990
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2775 cc 5733 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 148 HP 177 HP
Engine RPM 5400 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 225 Nm 406 Nm
Torque RPM 3500 RPM 2400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Vehicle Weight 1420 kg 2015 kg
Vehicle Length 4510 mm 5530 mm
Vehicle Width 1670 mm 2030 mm
Vehicle Height 1290 mm 1540 mm
Wheelbase Size 2530 mm 2950 mm


 

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