1968 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1967 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 1 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 6,998 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (429 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1967 Lancia Flaminia. (138 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1967 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Lancia Flaminia weights approximately 60 kg more than 1968 Chevrolet Corvette.
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, 1968 Chevrolet Corvette (635 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 414 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Lancia Flaminia. (221 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Chevrolet Corvette | 1967 Lancia Flaminia | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lancia |
Model | Corvette | Flaminia |
Year Released | 1968 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6998 cc | 2775 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 429 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 635 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 56 L |