1967 Lancia Flaminia vs. 2004 Noble M12
To start off, 2004 Noble M12 is newer by 37 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 2,968 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Noble M12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Noble M12 (335 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1967 Lancia Flaminia. (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Noble M12 should accelerate faster than 1967 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 370 kg more than 2004 Noble M12.
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, 2004 Noble M12 (486 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Lancia Flaminia. (225 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2004 Noble M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Lancia Flaminia | 2004 Noble M12 | |
| Make | Lancia | Noble |
| Model | Flaminia | M12 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2775 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 486 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1420 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2440 mm |
