1968 Fiat Dino vs. 1960 Lancia Flaminia
To start off, 1968 Fiat Dino is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lancia Flaminia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lancia Flaminia would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Lancia Flaminia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Fiat Dino (177 HP) has 77 more horse power than 1960 Lancia Flaminia. (100 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Fiat Dino should accelerate faster than 1960 Lancia Flaminia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Fiat Dino weights approximately 127 kg more than 1960 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, 1968 Fiat Dino (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Lancia Flaminia. (187 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Fiat Dino will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Lancia Flaminia.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Fiat Dino | 1960 Lancia Flaminia | |
| Make | Fiat | Lancia |
| Model | Dino | Flaminia |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2418 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 100 HP |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1273 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 42 L |
